Chasing Mt. Sachin: The numbers at the root of Joe’s runaway renaissance
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Chasing Mt. Sachin: The numbers at the root of Joe’s runaway renaissance

The Hindu  

The England men’s cricket team is scheduled to play 22 Tests over the next 26 months, a figure indicative of how well the longest format is thriving. All-time record Player Span Matches Runs Highest score Average Centuries Sachin Tendulkar 1989-2013 200 15921 248* 53.78 51 Ricky Ponting 1995-2012 168 13378 257 51.85 41 Jacques Kallis 1995-2013 166 13289 224 55.37 45 Rahul Dravid 1996-2012 164 13288 270 52.31 36 Joe Root 2012-2024 151 12886 262 50.93 36 The 33-year-old Root currently has 12,886 runs in the format, placing him fifth among all-time Test run-scorers. Root needs only three centuries per year for the next five years to overtake Sachin’s ton tally. England’s new batting approach under mccullum and stokes is so all-pervading that it has managed to permeate Root’s cloak of textbook batting | Photo Credit: AFP In the wake of Tendulkar’s retirement in 2013, a vacuum emerged in Test cricket, soon filled by a clutch of batters who came to be known as the Fab Four – Steve Smith, Kane Williamson, Virat Kohli, and Root. England’s test schedule May 2025 - Zimbabwe June-August 2025 - India June-August 2025 - India November 2025-January 2026 - Australia June 2026 - New Zealand August-September 2026 - Pakistan December 2026-February 2027 - South Africa February 2027 - Bangladesh England’s renewed fascination with Test cricket has offered Root the perfect runway to launch himself towards the summit of cricket’s statistical Mt.

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Southee given fitting farewell as New Zealand beat England by 423 runs in third Test, Stokes suffers hamstring injury
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6 days, 11 hours ago

Southee given fitting farewell as New Zealand beat England by 423 runs in third Test, Stokes suffers hamstring injury

Firstpost  

It was New Zealand’s equal highest victory by runs and a complete reversal from the first two Tests, which England won easily to clinch the three-match series. New Zealand tore through England’s batting Tuesday to crush the visitors by 423 runs in the third Test and send Tim Southee into retirement on a triumphant note. Playing on his home ground …

Joe Root 2.0 — a perfect symmetry between unorthodoxy and consistency
1 week ago

Joe Root 2.0 — a perfect symmetry between unorthodoxy and consistency

The Hindu  

Of all the ways that Joe Root could have sauntered to his 36th Test hundred, against New Zealand at the Basin Reserve in Wellington last week, you would think that a reverse ramp over the wicketkeeper off a tall fast bowler was fraught with the maximum risk. It has understandably led to the big question: can Root, who has 12,886 …

Virat Kohli blasted over 'poor, impatient' act as Sunil Gavaskar shows no mercy for reckless dismissal in Gabba Test
1 week ago

Virat Kohli blasted over 'poor, impatient' act as Sunil Gavaskar shows no mercy for reckless dismissal in Gabba Test

Hindustan Times  

Different match, but the same story. In the first innings of the third Test against Australia at Gabba, Brisbane, Kohli went chasing a wide delivery off the bowling of Josh Hazlewood, and he ended up giving a simple catch to wicketkeeper Alex Carey. Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar came down hard on the Indian batter, who has just managed three …

England crumble to 143 all out in third NZ Test after O'Rourke blast
1 week, 1 day ago

England crumble to 143 all out in third NZ Test after O'Rourke blast

Hindustan Times  

Pace bowler Will O'Rourke ripped out three key wickets as England crumbled to 143 all out Sunday and leave New Zealand in command of the third Test in Hamilton. England crumble to 143 all out in third NZ Test after O'Rourke blast The tourists lost their last eight wickets for 66 runs to trail by 204 runs in response to …

Harry Brook replaces Joe Root as world’s top-ranked Test batter
1 week, 5 days ago

Harry Brook replaces Joe Root as world’s top-ranked Test batter

The Independent  

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ICC Test rankings: Brooks replaces Root as No. 1 batter; Bumrah, Jadeja top bowlers and all-rounders list
1 week, 5 days ago

ICC Test rankings: Brooks replaces Root as No. 1 batter; Bumrah, Jadeja top bowlers and all-rounders list

The Hindu  

Joe Root’s reign as the number one Test batter ended on Wednesday after teammate Harry Brooks replaced him at the top of the ICC Test batting rankings. Root held the top spot since July this year when he displaced former New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson from the No.1 position. He’s so hard to bowl to.” ICC Test Rankings: Top five …

Can Joe Root overtake Sachin Tendulkar in Test cricket?
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1 week, 6 days ago

Can Joe Root overtake Sachin Tendulkar in Test cricket?

Deccan Chronicle  

Can Joe Root surpass cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar in Red ball format? Let's look at how the Test career's of both the greats fared after 151 Tests: Staying in the form of his life since 2021, England's all-time high scorer amassed 12,886 Test runs in 151 matches. Contrastingly, at home Tests, Root scored staggering 6,758 runs in 78 games, while …

Joe Root within striking distance of Sachin Tendulkar’s record, just 492 runs away from Test milestone
1 week, 6 days ago

Joe Root within striking distance of Sachin Tendulkar’s record, just 492 runs away from Test milestone

Live Mint  

Veteran English batter Joe Rooter has taken over his peers touted as the ‘Fab Four’ -- Virat Kohli, Steve Smith and Kane Williamson. With his recent match-winning century against New Zealand, Root is now firmly in the list of all-time greats and could even go on to break Sachin Tendulkar's record for most runs in the format. Joe Root vs …

Joe Root vs Sachin Tendulkar: Comparing 2 batting icons' numbers after 151 Tests
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1 week, 6 days ago

Joe Root vs Sachin Tendulkar: Comparing 2 batting icons' numbers after 151 Tests

India Today  

Star English batter Joe Root is steadily marching toward cricketing greatness, drawing comparisons to the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. ROOT vs TENDULKAR STATS COMPARISON AFTER 151 TESTS By the 151st Test of their careers, Root batted in 30 more innings than Tendulkar and accumulated 12,886 runs, surpassing the Indian great's 11,939 runs. AWAY RECORD: After 151 Tests, Sachin Tendulkar had scored …

Joe Root challenges Sachin Tendulkar's immortality, just 492 away from becoming Test cricket's second-highest run-scorer
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2 weeks ago

Joe Root challenges Sachin Tendulkar's immortality, just 492 away from becoming Test cricket's second-highest run-scorer

Hindustan Times  

England's talismanic batter Joe Root is making the right progress to challenge the greatness of Sachin Tendulkar in Test cricket. Player Mat Inns NO Runs HS Ave SR 100 50 Sachin Tendulkar 200 329 33 15921 248* 53.78 54.04 51 68 Ricky Ponting 168 287 29 13378 257 51.85 58.72 41 62 Jacques Kallis 166 280 40 13289 224 55.37 …

NZ vs ENG, 2nd Test: Blundell’s century in vain as England beats Black Caps by 323 runs
2 weeks, 1 day ago

NZ vs ENG, 2nd Test: Blundell’s century in vain as England beats Black Caps by 323 runs

The Hindu  

England finally faced some resistance from New Zealand in the shape of Tom Blundell’s defiant century but dismissed the Black Caps for 259 to wrap up a thumping 323-run victory on the third day of the second Test on Sunday. New Zealand’s Tom Blundell celebrates his century during play on day three of the second Test against England. He delivered …

Joe Root century puts England on brink of victory in Wellington
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Joe Root century puts England on brink of victory in Wellington

The Independent  

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Watch: Joe Root Bazballs to 36th Test hundred, emulates Rahul Dravid
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Watch: Joe Root Bazballs to 36th Test hundred, emulates Rahul Dravid

India Today  

England's star batter Joe Root completed his 36th Test hundred on Day 3 of the 2nd Test vs New Zealand in Wellington. On Day 2 of the Test, Root joined an elite list by becoming the first English batter an fourth overall to record 100 scores of fifty or more in Test cricket. pic.twitter.com/EFNXzRlatp — England Cricket December 7, 2024 …

Joe Root Achieves Historic Test Feat; Joins Sachin Tendulkar, Jacques Kallis & Ricky Ponting To Join An Elite List
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Joe Root Achieves Historic Test Feat; Joins Sachin Tendulkar, Jacques Kallis & Ricky Ponting To Join An Elite List

ABP News  

Joe Root has added yet another feather in his cap as he made cricketing history by becoming the first English batter and only the fourth globally, to achieve 100 scores of fifty or more in Test cricket. With 35 centuries and 65 fifties to his name, Root now trails only Sachin Tendulkar, Jacques Kallis and Ricky Ponting. ALSO ON ABP …

Joe Root becomes first England player to complete 100 fifty-plus scores in Tests
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Joe Root becomes first England player to complete 100 fifty-plus scores in Tests

Hindustan Times  

Wellington, : Star batter Joe Root made history on Saturday as he became the first player from England and overall only fourth to touch the landmark of 100 or more fifty-plus scores in Test cricket. Joe Root becomes first England player to complete 100 fifty-plus scores in Tests Root accomplished this milestone against New Zealand during the second Test at …

NZ Vs ENG, 2nd Test: World Number 1 & 2 Batters Smash Excellent 50's Vs Hosts; Latter Misses Out On THIS Feat
2 weeks, 2 days ago

NZ Vs ENG, 2nd Test: World Number 1 & 2 Batters Smash Excellent 50's Vs Hosts; Latter Misses Out On THIS Feat

ABP News  

NZ Vs ENG, 2nd Test: England have asserted their dominance in the ongoing 2nd Test match against New Zealand at the Basin Reserve in Wellington, as the visitors have smashed the hosts left, right, and centre to register a lead of 500+ on Day 2. Harry Brook and Joe Root smashed quikcfire 50's, as England are looking to play out …

NZ vs ENG: Joe Root eyes historic 31-year-old Test records against New Zealand
2 weeks, 4 days ago

NZ vs ENG: Joe Root eyes historic 31-year-old Test records against New Zealand

India Today  

Joe Root is on the verge of breaking Javed Miandad’s record for runs in Test cricket against New Zealand. Root needs 189 runs to go past the Pakistani legend during the second Test, starting Friday, December 6 at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. Joe Root on cusp of another landmark Root is also one fifty plus score short of becoming …

Sir Alastair Cook Lauds THIS Indian Batter's Aggression; Calls His Sledging 'Enjoyable'
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Sir Alastair Cook Lauds THIS Indian Batter's Aggression; Calls His Sledging 'Enjoyable'

ABP News  

Former England captain Alastair Cook has all praise for India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored a brilliant 161 in India's massive win against Australia in the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, calling him a "class player" while also lauded the confidence of the youngster for sledging pacer Mitchell Starc. And sledging Mitchell Starc, saying at a certain stage, I …

'Can easily surpass Sachin Tendulkar': Vaughan blasts Lehmann's 'nonsense' claiming Joe Root 'a rung below' Virat Kohli
3 weeks ago

'Can easily surpass Sachin Tendulkar': Vaughan blasts Lehmann's 'nonsense' claiming Joe Root 'a rung below' Virat Kohli

Hindustan Times  

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has slammed former Australia head coach Darren Lehmann, labelling his verdict that Joe Root is a level below Virat Kohli as 'nonsense'. Despite smashing 35 Test tons and closing in on Sachin Tendulkar's record for most Test runs in the game, next year's Ashes could be his last chance to break the Aussie hoodoo, Root …

Virat Kohli eyes Sachin Tendulkar's all-time Border-Gavaskar Trophy record in 2nd Test against Australia
3 weeks ago

Virat Kohli eyes Sachin Tendulkar's all-time Border-Gavaskar Trophy record in 2nd Test against Australia

India TV News  

Virat Kohli showed glimpses of returning to form with an unbeaten century in the first Test match against Australia in Perth and is now just one hundred away from breaking Sachin Tendulkar's all-time Border-Gavaskar Trophy record in the next match in Adelaide. Kohli equalled the great Sachin Tendulkar's record for most hundreds in Border-Gavaskar Trophy history with his 9th century …

England shatter records during Bethell-powered run chase against NZ in 1st Test
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

England shatter records during Bethell-powered run chase against NZ in 1st Test

Hindustan Times  

Christchurch, : England shattered record books with another 'Bazball' run-chase of 104 runs during the first Test against New Zealand at Christchurch's Hagley Oval on Sunday, taking the least amount of overs to complete a 100-plus run chase in history of Test cricket. England shatter records during Bethell-powered run chase against NZ in 1st Test Set a target of 104 …

Joe Root breaks Sachin Tendulkar's stellar Test run-scoring record during England's 8-wicket win vs NZ
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Joe Root breaks Sachin Tendulkar's stellar Test run-scoring record during England's 8-wicket win vs NZ

Hindustan Times  

Joe Root continued his record-chasing run-scoring in the first Test against New Zealand at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch, where he set the bar for a new Test record by becoming the highest ever scorer across fourth innings in a player’s career, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s record during his brisk 22 which helped England claim a win in the series opener …

NZ vs ENG: Joe Root surpasses legendary Sachin Tendulkar for massive Test record during 1st Test in Christchurch
3 weeks, 1 day ago

NZ vs ENG: Joe Root surpasses legendary Sachin Tendulkar for massive Test record during 1st Test in Christchurch

Live Mint  

Former England captain Joe Root surpassed legendary Sachin Tendulkar for most runs in the fourth innings in Tests as his unbeaten 23 guided the visitors to a comfortable victory of New Zealand in the first Test on Sunday in Christchurch. Notably, Joe Root completed the feat in 49 appearances in fourth innings while Tendulkar took 60. Root's former teammate Alastair …

NZ vs ENG: Joe Root breaks Sachin Tendulkar's 4th innings Test record
3 weeks, 1 day ago

NZ vs ENG: Joe Root breaks Sachin Tendulkar's 4th innings Test record

India Today  

Star batter Joe Root went past India legend Sachin Tendulkar as the leading run-scorer in the fourth innings of Test cricket during England's commanding eight-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first Test at Hagley Oval. Most runs in 4th innings in Test cricket 1630 - Joe Root 1625 - Sachin Tendulkar 1611 - Alastair Cook 1611 - Graeme Smith …

Joe Root records a duck in his 150th Test; goes past Virat Kohli, Steve Smith on unwanted WTC list – India TV
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Joe Root records a duck in his 150th Test; goes past Virat Kohli, Steve Smith on unwanted WTC list – India TV

India TV News  

It's just five innings but it is unusual for Joe Root, who is mostly in form in Test cricket all through the year, regardless of conditions and the country he is playing in. This was Root's 13th duck in Test cricket and eighth in the World Test Championship as he surpassed the likes of Virat Kohli and Steve Smith among …

Joe Root out for duck in 150th Test, goes past Virat Kohli on unwanted WTC list
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Joe Root out for duck in 150th Test, goes past Virat Kohli on unwanted WTC list

India Today  

Star England batter Joe Root endured a bitter milestone in his storied career during the first Test against New Zealand at Hagley Oval. However, a resilient 103-run stand between Ollie Pope and Harry Brook brought some stability, with England reaching 174/4 at tea, still 174 runs behind New Zealand's first-innings total of 348. New Zealand vs England, 1st Test Day …

Kane Williamson shines in Joe Root's landmark Test, misses well deserved century by just 7 runs
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Kane Williamson shines in Joe Root's landmark Test, misses well deserved century by just 7 runs

India TV News  

Former New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson made his comeback to international cricket and right away impressed with a 93-run knock for his team in the ongoing first Test against England at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch. For the unversed, this is also the landmark Test match for Joe Root who is featuring for the 150th time for England in the …

Virat Kohli rated above Joe Root after Perth exploits as England batter's CV crucified: 'He's a rung below'
4 weeks ago

Virat Kohli rated above Joe Root after Perth exploits as England batter's CV crucified: 'He's a rung below'

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli produced a stellar performance in the second innings of the Perth Test, smashing an unbeaten century to end over a year-long wait for a three-figure mark in the longest format. Conversely, England's Joe Root stacked up his reputation as one of the most dangerous Test batters. {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} Justifiably, Root is widely considered as one of the best …

Virat Kohli above Joe Root among Test batters: Former Australia head coach
4 weeks ago

Virat Kohli above Joe Root among Test batters: Former Australia head coach

India Today  

Former Australia cricketer and head coach Darren Lehmann has rated Virat Kohli above Joe Root among Test batters. Notably, Kohli recently scored his 30th Test century on Day 3 of the first Test against Australia at Optus Stadium in Perth. Following his century, Lehmann hailed Kohli for his return to form and rated him above star England batter Joe Root …

BCCI urged to rope in Sachin Tendulkar for India vs Australia Tests to revive Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's fortunes
1 month, 1 week ago

BCCI urged to rope in Sachin Tendulkar for India vs Australia Tests to revive Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's fortunes

Hindustan Times  

Former Indian cricketer WV Raman, on Thursday, advised the Board of Control for Cricket in India to rope in India batting legend Sachin Tendulkar for the impending Border-Gavaskar Trophy series and revive Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's batting fortunes. Sachin Tendulkar had earlier helped Virat Kohli following his dismal 2014 tour India's batting came under fire following the whitewash at …

Joe Root has left struggling ‘big five’ rivals Kohli, Smith, Babar and Williamson in the dust
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Joe Root has left struggling ‘big five’ rivals Kohli, Smith, Babar and Williamson in the dust

The Telegraph  

Joe Root will play his 150th Test in Christchurch later this month and will come face to face with his ‘fab four’ rival and Kiwi cutout of himself, Kane Williamson. “Joe Root, he has just been something else for a period of time,” said Williamson before New Zealand’s stunning 3-0 Test win in India. “There is a lot of attention …

'Joe Root is the best England cricketer I've ever seen', claims Paul Farbrace - as former coach reveals why Bazball would not have worked while he was in charge
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Joe Root is the best England cricketer I've ever seen', claims Paul Farbrace - as former coach reveals why Bazball would not have worked while he was in charge

Daily Mail  

Joe Root's former coach Paul Farbrace has insisted that the batsman is the 'best he has ever seen' play for England and predicts he will smash Sachin Tendulkar's seemingly unbreakable run-scoring record. Joe Root's former England coach Paul Farbrace has insisted that the batsman is the 'best he has ever seen' play cricket for his country He eclipsed Alastair Cook's …

Joe Root Inches Closer to WTC Milestone as He Aims for 100 Catches
2 months ago

Joe Root Inches Closer to WTC Milestone as He Aims for 100 Catches

India TV News  

Joe Root is on the cusp of achieving a significant milestone in the history of the World Test Championship (WTC). With three Tests remaining in the ongoing series against Pakistan, Root is only three catches away from becoming the first player to complete 100 catches in the WTC history. He is also eyeing the record for most catches in WTC …

Root's Hunger and Talent Put him on Path to Surpassing Tendulkar
2 months ago

Root's Hunger and Talent Put him on Path to Surpassing Tendulkar

Deccan Chronicle  

Former England captain Alastair Cook believes Joe Root has the potential to surpass the legendary Sachin Tendulkar as the leading run-getter in Test cricket. He feels Root could set a mark on an English side that'll be very hard to beat. Cook believes Root is currently the best batter in the world with New Zealand's Kane Williamson coming close to …

Can Root eclipse Sachin Tendulkar? Alastair Cook ponders on possibility
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2 months ago

Can Root eclipse Sachin Tendulkar? Alastair Cook ponders on possibility

Hindustan Times  

Alastair Cook is hopeful about Joe Root going all the way to becoming the leading run-scorer in the history of Test cricket by dethroning the legendary Sachin Tendulkar from the summit. Can Root eclipse Sachin Tendulkar? Cook remains hopeful about Root overtaking the Master Blaster's record in the amount of time that has left in his career.

Pakistan vs England LIVE: Cricket score and first Test updates
2 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan vs England LIVE: Cricket score and first Test updates

The Independent  

Joe Root and Haryr Brook both brought up double centuries Joe Root has overhauled Sir Alastair Cook as England’s record run scorer in Test cricket, passing his former captain’s mark of 12,472 on day three of the series opener against Pakistan. Root arrived in the country needing 71 to take top spot and got there in his first innings, seizing …

Relentless Joe Root and Harry Brook smash England record that stood for 67 years
2 months, 1 week ago

Relentless Joe Root and Harry Brook smash England record that stood for 67 years

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How Joe Root and Sir Alastair Cook compare as England Test run record broken
2 months, 2 weeks ago

How Joe Root and Sir Alastair Cook compare as England Test run record broken

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Selfless Joe Root is England’s greatest and ‘incredible attribute’ ensures there’s more to come
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Selfless Joe Root is England’s greatest and ‘incredible attribute’ ensures there’s more to come

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Alastair Cook reacts as Joe Root breaks his England Test runs record
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Alastair Cook reacts as Joe Root breaks his England Test runs record

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An unbelievable feat – England captain Ben Stokes hails ‘incredible’ Joe Root
2 months, 2 weeks ago

An unbelievable feat – England captain Ben Stokes hails ‘incredible’ Joe Root

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Joe Root becomes England's top Test run scorer EVER - as he overtakes Alastair Cook's tally of 12,472 in first Test against Pakistan
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Joe Root becomes England's top Test run scorer EVER - as he overtakes Alastair Cook's tally of 12,472 in first Test against Pakistan

Daily Mail  

Joe Root has overtaken Alastair Cook to become England’s leading Test run-scorer, moving to 12,473 on the third morning of the first Test against Pakistan at Multan. Root had begun the day on 32, needing another 39 to move past Cook and into fifth place on the all-time Test list, as England replied to Pakistan’s mammoth first-innings 556. After losing …

Cook tips Root to break Tendulkar's all-time runs record
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Cook tips Root to break Tendulkar's all-time runs record

New Indian Express  

MULTAN: Former England captain Alastair Cook on Wednesday tipped record-breaking Joe Root to go past Sachin Tendulkar's all-time leading Test runs total. Root became England's leading run scorer in the longest format on his way to a 35th Test century on day three of the first Test against Pakistan in Multan on Wednesday. "I can see him overhauling Sachin Tendulkar's …

Predicted: When Joe Root will overtake Sachin Tendulkar
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Predicted: When Joe Root will overtake Sachin Tendulkar

The Telegraph  

Joe Root is now England’s top run-scorer in Test match history. After vaulting past Sir Alastair Cook, only four men – Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, Jacques Kallis and Rahul Dravid – have scored more Test runs than Root. Tendulkar stands atop the Test pile with 15,921 runs and still 3,448 more than Root at the point that the Yorkshireman edged …

Joe makes history on momentous day for the Root family
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Joe makes history on momentous day for the Root family

The Telegraph  

Despite tiredness, Root went past 150 with a glorious cover drive and Brook brought up the 200 stand with an equally flowing shot through the off side. Root: ‘Many more runs to get’ Joe Root said he has “plenty more runs” left in him after becoming England’s highest Test run scorer with a brilliant century in Multan while the man …

Whether he gets past Sachin or not, Root will go down as England's greatest in Tests: Ian Bell
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Whether he gets past Sachin or not, Root will go down as England's greatest in Tests: Ian Bell

The Hindu  

Joe Root will go down as England's greatest batter in Tests even if he is not able to break Sachin Tendulkar’s gargantuan record of 15,921 runs, reckons his former teammate Ian Bell. “I'm sure they've got one eye on the next 12 months, which has five Test matches India at home, which will be a huge challenge,” he said. They've …

Joe Root is England's greatest batter even if he does not go past Sachin: Ian Bell
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Joe Root is England's greatest batter even if he does not go past Sachin: Ian Bell

India Today  

Former England batter Ian Bell believes Joe Root will be remembered as England's greatest batter in Test cricket, regardless of whether he surpasses Sachin Tendulkar's monumental record of 15,921 runs. Bell also credited England's aggressive "Bazball" approach for unlocking the full potential of current players like Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, and Harry Brook. With England missing out on the World …

Sachin Tendulkar's all-time record under threat in India vs Bangladesh Test series
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sachin Tendulkar's all-time record under threat in India vs Bangladesh Test series

India TV News  

Sachin Tendulkar's all-time record is under massive threat in the upcoming two-match Test series between India and Bangladesh. The series will The likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah among others will be in action during the Test series against Bangladesh while the visitors will Rahim is the closest to Tendulkar at the moment in this aspect having …

Joe Root surpasses Sangakkara in Test runs; closing in on Rahul Dravid's long-standing catches record
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Joe Root surpasses Sangakkara in Test runs; closing in on Rahul Dravid's long-standing catches record

India TV News  

Joe Root came, broke a couple of records, and left. However, 12 runs were enough for the world's No.1 batter in ICC Test rankings to surpass the legendary Kumar Sangakkara in the Test runs tally. Root surpassed the Sri Lankan after scoring 11 runs and now boasts 12402 runs in 267 Test innings. Most runs in Men's Test cricket Sachin …

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