Covid-19 pandemic, English maestro Joe Root started practicing batting on one leg to achieve better balance, his father Matt has revealed. One of the greatest modern-day batters, Root has been in phenomenal form in the ongoing Test series against New Zealand in which he not only scaled the 'Mount 10K' peak, but also surpassed Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar in the list of top run-getters in the traditional format. Giving an account of Root's dedication towards becoming one of the best in the world, his father spoke about his preparation, especially during the pandemic.