“Joe Root Praises Harry Brook’s Historic 317 as a ‘Masterclass’ in England’s Record-Breaking Innings”

Joe Root has praised Harry Brook for his remarkable innings of 317, calling it a "masterclass" after Brook's stunning performance helped England post a record total of 823 against Pakistan. This achievement came just a day after Root himself became England's all-time leading Test run-scorer. Brook's score marks England's highest since 1990 and stands as the fifth highest in the team's history. Despite the accolades, Brook revealed that he was unaware of the records he was setting during his innings, stating, "I just wanted to get past my dad’s highest score, 210." The partnership between Brook and Root, which totaled 454 runs, is now the highest in England's history and the best ever for the fourth wicket. The monumental first-innings total of 823 for seven declared is England's highest since 1938. Reflecting on the match, Brook expressed his astonishment, saying, "I don’t think I’ve ever heard of a score like that before." Meanwhile, Pakistan, who managed 556 in their first innings, ended the day at 152 for six, still needing 115 runs to avoid forcing England to bat again.