What unique honour was Joe Root awarded in England's 1,000th Test?
Man of the Match
Named in England's greatest all-time Test XI
Hit a double century
Took 5 wickets
Answer
England captain Joe Root was named in England's greatest all-time Test XI to celebrate the team's 1,000th Test match. Root was chosen at number four, ahead of the likes of Wally Hammond and Michael Vaughan. The team was selected by a panel of experts, including former England captain Mike Atherton and former Test umpire Dickie Bird.
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