Sachin Tendulkar hails Root-Bairstow for their 'sublime form' in 5th Test against India

06.07.2022 - 10:13 timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Sachin Tendulkar lavished praise on England batters Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow for their spectacular batting performance in the fifth Test against India.

A 269-run partnership between Root and Bairstow helped England create history, with the side completing their highest successful run chase ever in the longest format of the game with a seven-wicket win over India at Edgbaston in Birmingham. "Special win by England to level the series.

Joe Root & Jonny Bairstow have been in sublime form and made batting look very easy. Congratulations to England on a convincing victory. @Bazmccullum," tweeted Sachin.

Meanwhile, former Indian batter Wasim Jaffer wrote, "No praise high enough for these two! @root66 is the best test batter right now, but the way @jbairstow21 rose to the challenge in both innings was superb.

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