Australia is currently facing England in the second Test of the five-match Ashes Series 2026. On Day 1, despite the Australia bowlers showcasing their prowess with the pink ball, it was Joe Root who stole the spotlight by scoring his 40th Test century, marking his long-awaited first on Australian soil. Legendary Australian batter Matthew Hayden had humorously claimed that he would run around the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) naked if Root failed to secure a century in this Ashes Series. Following Root's impressive performance, Hayden became a trending topic on social media, and he has now responded to the situation.

In a video shared by 7Sports Australia, Matthew Hayden extended his congratulations to Joe Root for achieving his first century in Australia. He also humorously remarked that

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