England batsman Joe Root was pleased to get back out in the
middle with Yorkshire, even though he failed to make a significant contribution
in the first innings of the three-day Roses friendly against Lancashire.
The 22-year-old has come a long way since he last pulled on
his Yorkshire whites at the end of last season. He burst onto the international
scene in India before Christmas and earned rave reviews throughout the winter.
Root is set to make his first Test appearance on home soil
in next month's two-match series against New Zealand, with one eye undoubtedly
on this summer's Ashes. However, Root must first score runs in the County Championship to ensure he
keeps his England place.
The Yorkshire opener only managed 11 runs in a total of 381-8
against Lancashire. He accepted the early-season conditions mean he will not
score runs every time he goes out to bat.
"It was great to be back out there and good to be back
at Headingley, although it was slightly disappointing today. But on a team
front it was an excellent day," said Root, who is making his first
appearance since last month's final Test in New Zealand.
"I felt fine out there, but it's all part of playing in
England in April. It seams about a bit and as an opener sometimes you get a
good ball."
One player who could join Root in the England line-up for
the first Test of the summer is Yorkshire team-mate Jonny Bairstow. He did his
chances of continuing to deputise for the injured Kevin Pietersen no harm with
a fine 131 and punters may want to use their free bet online to back Baristow to do the business for England next month.
Like Bairstow, Root will hope to make the most of his time
with Yorkshire as he looks to nail down a place in the Test side ahead of the
visit of Australia.
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