Beard Liberation Front
5th February
Contact Keith Flett 07803 167266
Stylish beard power played its part in Joe Root’s century in his 100th Test Match
The Beard Liberation Front, the informal network of beard wearers, has praised England captain Joe Root for scoring a century in his hundredth Test, against India on Friday 5th February.
Root became only the third England player ever to achieve the feat, after Colin Cowdrey and Alec Stewart. It is also his third consecutive Test century.
The campaigners say that Root’s consistent stylish beard has played a significant role in his remarkable recent run.
Root has had facial air off and on for some time but recently he has grown his beard further and developed it into a distinctive Captaincy style.
Root’s beard adds stature and gravitas to his presence at the crease and this can distract opposing bowlers.
BLF Organiser Keith Flett said, its disappointing that the analysis of BBC cricket supremo Jonathan Agnew did not refer to Root’s facial hair influence batting but we are pleased to pay tribute to it. Beard Power in cricket is an increasingly important matter
Jonathan Agnew at BBC Sport
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