England batsman Joe Root is chasing Sachin Tendulkar's record of 15,921 Test runs. With 12,377 runs in his bag, Root is only 3,544 runs behind the Indian legend. Former England skipper Michael Vaughan believes Root has at least three years of cricket left in him and his current form and passion for the game makes him a strong contender to surpass Tendulkar's record. However, Vaughan predicts that the BCCI will do everything possible to ensure that an Indian player eventually overtakes Tendulkar's record, if Root fails to do so.
In a nail-biting first Test match between England and Sri Lanka, Joe Root once again proved his worth as he led England to a stunning five-wicket victory with an unbeaten fifty. Sri Lanka had set a target of 205 runs on Day 4, with Kamindu Mendis' brilliant century helping them post a total of 326 in their second innings. However, Joe Root's partnerships with Harry Brook and Jamie Smith ensured that England secured their fourth position in the ICC World Test Championship 2025 table, while Sri Lanka slipped to fifth.
Joe Root's unbeaten 62 helped England secure a five-wicket win against Sri Lanka in the first Test at Old Trafford. After a slow start to the chase, Root and Harry Brook formed a grinding partnership of 49 to steady the innings. Despite losing both Brook and Jamie Smith in quick succession, Root remained composed and guided England to victory with a crucial knock. Sri Lanka showed resilience in the match, but ultimately were unable to defend a target of 205.