England's star batter Joe Root made history on day three of the first Test against Pakistan, becoming his country's leading run scorer in Test cricket and surpassing his former captain Alastair Cook. Root's 35th century puts him at fifth on the all-time list, with Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar's record of 15,921 runs as the ultimate target. Former captain Cook predicts that at just 33, Root has the potential to overtake Tendulkar and become the all-time leading Test runs scorer.
Joe Root Becomes England's Leading Test Run Scorer
On June 9, 2023, England's star batter Joe Root etched his name into the annals of cricket history, becoming his country's leading run scorer in Test cricket. In the first Test against Pakistan at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Root's 35th century propelled him past former captain Alastair Cook's mark of 12,472 runs.
Historical Significance
Root's achievement is a testament to his remarkable consistency and longevity in the Test arena. He has scored over 10,000 runs at an average of 53.22, with 28 centuries and 54 half-centuries to his name. Root's batting prowess has been instrumental in many of England's recent Test triumphs.
Comparison to Other Legends
With 15,376 Test runs at the time of writing, Root now sits fifth on the all-time list, behind Sachin Tendulkar (15,921), Ricky Ponting (13,378), Jacques Kallis (13,289), and Rahul Dravid (13,288). Former England captain Cook believes that Root, at just 33 years old, has the potential to overtake Tendulkar's record as the all-time leading Test runs scorer.
Background
Joe Root made his Test debut for England in 2012 and quickly rose through the ranks. He became captain of the team in 2017 and led them to a Test series victory in India in 2016. Root's achievements have earned him numerous accolades, including the ICC Test Player of the Year award in 2021.
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