Betfair Moment of the Day: Joe Root makes his century in Australia

GEORGE DOBELL explains why his Betfair Moment of the Day was the former England captain's century

Joe Root made his first century in an away Ashes Test on the opening day of the second Test in Brisbane.

He reached the milestone off 181 balls, with a flick off his legs to the fine leg boundary.

George Dobell explains why this innings, a landmark moment in a record-breaking career, was his favourite moment of an exhilarating first day.

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