Joe Root Shares Heartwarming Hug With Father After Record-Breaking Century Against Sri Lanka | SEE PICS

Following his record-breaking performance, Root received an emotional embrace from his father, who was in the stands. The touching moment has since gone viral on social media. (Images Credits: X/@englandcricket)

“A proud father. Joe Root embraces his Dad after walking off at Lord's as England's top century-maker,” England Cricket tweeted. (Images Credits: X/@englandcricket)

Root's recent century, his 34th, has elevated him to joint-sixth place on the all-time Test century list, led by India's Sachin Tendulkar with 51 centuries. (Images Credits: X/@englandcricket)

Root also joins an elite group of players who have scored centuries in both innings of a Test at Lord’s, alongside legends like George Headley, Graham Gooch and Michael Vaughan. (Images Credits: PTI)

With two centuries, Root's Test run tally in England has reached 6,733, making him the top run-scorer in Tests played in England and Wales, surpassing Alastair Cook's record of 6,568 runs. (Images Credits: PTI)

Root also reached his 50th international century, comprising 34 in Tests and 16 in One Day Internationals (ODIs). He is the first England cricketer to achieve this milestone and the ninth overall in international cricket. (Images Credits: PTI)

Root now leads with most centuries amongst the ‘Fab 4’ that comprises Australia's Steve Smith (32 centuries), New Zealand’s Kane Williamson (32 centuries) and India’s Virat Kohli (29 centuries). (Images Credits: PTI)