Former Sri Lanka Captain, Kumar Sangakkara yesterday said the way the England Test skipper Joe Root batted during the concluded Test series against Sri Lanka was "a great learning experience for everyone".
After notching up a double century in the series opener, Root continued his brilliant run by hitting 186 in the second Test to help his side complete a 2-0 series sweep.
"It was outstanding. Everyone has been amazed at how easy he has made it look. Not just in this innings, which is probably an easier pitch at this stage but also the first Test," Sangakkara said on Sky Sports.
"Magnificent game-plan, the execution was clinical, the use of the sweep, the reverse sweep, the rotation of strike, the technique, the poise, the calmness, everything was incredible. It was brilliant to watch and to learn
from," he added.
Asked what he had learned from watching Root bat, Sangakkara said; "You can score runs but maybe not have that same poise or ease that Joe Root had.”
"He has worked on it and read the situation and pitch and he was in total control. For me or anyone batting or a coach, the execution and the way he handled himself all throughout the series was a great learning experience." (Agencies)
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