England, Joe Root and Sri Lanka
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Brook smashed his hand gloves against one another similar to the way former WWE Superstar "Stone Cold" Steve Austin used to smash beer cans during his entrance to the ring
After another masterclass in Asian conditions, BBC Sport breaks down how Joe Root stands out as a brilliant player of spin bowling.
England 357 for 3 (Brook 136*, Root 111*, Bethell 65) beat Sri Lanka 304 (Rathnayake 121, Nissanka 50, Jacks 2-43) by 53 runs England's batting might arrived in scrintillating style for the third ODI against Sri Lanka as Harry Brook smoked 136 not out off 65 balls,
In a commanding display of experience and skill, Joe Root guided England to a decisive victory in the 3rd ODI against Sri Lanka, securing the series win. The veteran batter, who registered yet another century in Asian conditions,
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Root forced to defend eyebrow-raising Brook celebration
Joe Root was forced to defend his younger teammate Harry Brook for a celebration that some suggested was on the nose.
Joe Root defends Harry Brook after ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin-inspired beer smash celebration - Brook mimicked ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin after his century in the ODI-series clinching win over Sri Lanka