First Yorkshireman: Joe Root cracks maiden Test century (Leeds)

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First Yorkshireman: Joe Root cracks maiden Test century (Leeds)

22-year old Joe Root hit his maiden Test century on his home ground to rescue England.

Root was the first Yorkshireman to score a debut hundred on his first appearance on his home test ground at Leeds.

2nd Test, May 2013

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Root, Joseph Edward

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