Australia cricket legend Matthew Hayden’s daughter expressed gratitude to England star Joe Root for preventing her father from fulfilling a bet to strip naked. Root achieved his first century in Australia at the Gabba, marking 12 years since his initial Ashes tour. Root’s unbeaten 135 runs from 202 balls rescued Hayden from the wager he made, promising to walk around the MCG nude if Root did not reach a century on this tour. Grace Hayden, a commentator, publicly thanked Root on Instagram, relieved that her father was spared from embarrassment. Hayden acknowledged the potential trouble he avoided with his family, crediting Root for his milestone. The former opening batsman admitted feeling nervous but congratulated Root on his century, emphasizing the relief felt by his wife and daughter. Root’s former captain Alastair Cook praised the innings as brilliant and crucial for England, recognizing Root as the country’s finest batsman.