Joe Root prioritizes team victory over personal milestone in ODI
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 9:44 PM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Joe Root expressed satisfaction with sacrificing an unbeaten 99 runs to help England level the ODI series against India. Root reassured teammate Gus Atkinson that there was no need to feel bad about him finishing just shy of a century. The match continues to demonstrate England's competitive spirit as they aim to secure a series win. With series momentum shifting, both teams are looking towards the next game for further opportunities to assert dominance.
- •Joe Root finished on 99 not out for England
- •England leveled the ODI series against India
- •Root reassured teammate Gus Atkinson
- •The match highlights the competitive nature of the series
- •Next game is crucial for series outcome
- 9:44 PMESPNcricinfo — Joe Root happy to sacrifice ton for victory
"Batter tells Gus Atkinson not to worry about leaving him on 99 not out as England level ODI series with India
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