JOE ROOT left cricket fans in hysterics during day one of England’s Second Test against Pakistan.
Root, 33, made headlines in the First Test as he surpassed Sir Alastair Cook to become England’s all-time leading Test run scorer.
The Yorkshireman is unequivocally one of the country’s greatest ever players and was showered with praise following the achievement.
At the beginning of the Second Test he turned his hand to bowling – delivering six overs on the opening day.
But it was a moment with fellow England bowler Jack Leach which left viewers in stitches.
Root had his team-mate bend down as he worked on the condition of the ball on Leach’s bald head.
This got quite the reaction on social media as Sky Sports shared the clip alongside the comment: “Joe Root finding the best ways to shine the ball .”
Responding, one user said: “Hahahaha that is hilarious.”
Another added: “What’s being shined though, the ball or his head?? ”
A third replied: “Classic Joe Root! He always knows how to get the best out of the ball.”
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While a fourth responded: “Indeed it’s the best way to shine the ball.”
Pakistan closed day one on 259-5 as Kamran Ghulam hit 118 off 224 balls before being dismissed by Shoaib Bashir.
Leach took two wickets and Matthew Potts and Brydon Carse took one each as the Test match hangs in the balance heading into day two.
