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Joe Root Creates History, Breaks Kevin Pietersen's Record To Become England Player With POTM Awards
Joe Root created history and etched his name in history books following his match-winning performance against Sri Lanka in the second ODI of the series. Root pipped Kevin Pietersen to become the England player with most Player of the Match awards.
Joe Root has continued to shatter records in Test cricket and has levelled with Ricky Ponting to enter an elite list of company.
Joe Root says he would "love" to be part of England's next Ashes tour in 2029-30, when he will turn 39 years old.