Australian cricket legend Matthew Hayden’s daughter expressed her gratitude towards England’s cricket star Joe Root for preventing her father from fulfilling a bet to strip naked. Root achieved his first century in Australia during the recent match at the Gabba, marking 12 years since his initial Ashes tour.
While Root’s exceptional performance in scoring 135 not out from 202 balls kept England’s batting intact, it also spared Hayden from the embarrassing wager he had made. Hayden had promised to walk around the MCG naked if Root failed to reach a century on this tour, a bet that had Hayden on edge after disappointing scores in Perth.
Grace Hayden, a commentator, publicly thanked Root on Instagram, symbolizing relief by making the sign of the cross and stating, “Thank God.” She captioned her video with, “Root thank you you’ve saved all our eyes.”
Acknowledging the potential trouble he narrowly avoided with his wife and daughter, Hayden admitted feeling nervous about the outcome. In a message to Root, Hayden congratulated him on his century, emphasizing the personal stake he had in the game and expressing his joy at Root’s achievement.
Former England captain Alastair Cook praised Root’s innings, describing it as brilliant and crucial for England. Cook highlighted Root’s exceptional composure under pressure and hailed him as England’s finest batsman to date.
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