"Had to channel my inner Hussain...": Root hilarious remark following match-winning knock for England against Sri Lanka

Manchester [UK], August 25 (ANI): Following a five-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the first Test, England batter Joe Root joked that he had to channel his "inner Nasser Hussain" to secure a win for his side and his teammates are now calling him "Geoff Boycott," referring to the slow, steely nature of his knock.

Batting legend Root continues to pile up runs consistently as he stars in yet another win for England. In a tense