2nd Test: Joe Root dedicates England record-equalling hundred against Sri Lanka to Graham Thorpe

Joe Root scored his 33rd Test century at Lord’s, matching Alastair Cook’s record and dedicated it to his late mentor, Graham Thorpe. Root’s innings of 143 helped England recover from 42-2 to 358-7 against Sri Lanka in the second Test. Root acknowledged Thorpe’s significant influence on his career and personal growth.