Australia cricket legend Matthew Hayden’s daughter expressed gratitude towards England hero Joe Root for preventing her father from carrying out a strip naked bet. Root achieved his first century in Australia at the Gabba, marking 12 years since his initial Ashes tour. As Root scored an unbeaten 135 runs from 202 balls after being dropped early in the innings, Grace Hayden was relieved as it meant her father was spared from fulfilling his promise to walk around the MCG naked if Root failed to reach a century on this tour.
Grace Hayden, a commentator, publicly thanked Root on Instagram, making a gesture of gratitude before stating, “Thank God.” She captioned her video with, “Root thank you you’ve saved all our eyes.” Matthew Hayden, the Aussie icon, acknowledged the potential trouble he could have faced with his family if not for Root’s century-saving performance. Hayden admitted feeling nervous about the bet and congratulated Root on his achievement, emphasizing the relief felt by his wife and daughter.
Former England captain Alastair Cook praised Root’s innings, highlighting his brilliance under pressure and asserting him as England’s best batsman. Cook commended Root’s performance, stating that he continues to improve and excel in crucial situations.
Overall, Root’s century not only secured a significant milestone for him but also saved Matthew Hayden from an embarrassing outcome, earning appreciation from both the Hayden family and cricket enthusiasts worldwide.