Watch Joe Root’s cheeky act during England’s clash with Pakistan that has fans in hysterics [Video]

JOE ROOT left cricket fans in hysterics during day one of England’s Second Test against Pakistan.

Root, 33, made headlines in the First Test as he surpassed Sir Alastair Cook to become England’s all-time leading Test run scorer.

Joe Root hilariously used Jack Leach’s head to shine the ballCredit: Getty

The moment left cricket fans in stitches on social mediaCredit: X formerly Twitter / @SkyCricket

The Yorkshireman is unequivocally one of the country’s greatest ever players and was showered with praise following the achievement.

At the beginning of the Second Test he turned his hand to bowling – delivering six overs on the opening day.

But it was a moment with fellow England bowler Jack Leach which left viewers in stitches.

Root had his team-mate bend down as he worked on the condition of the ball on Leach’s bald head.

This got quite the reaction on social media as Sky Sports shared the clip …