Wed Oct 09 10:41:59 UTC 2024: ## Joe Root Breaks England’s Test Record, Nears Sachin Tendulkar’s Milestone
**LONDON:** England’s star batsman Joe Root etched his name in the record books, becoming England’s highest run-scorer in Test cricket during the ongoing first Test against Pakistan. He surpassed the previous record held by former captain Alastair Cook, achieving his 35th century in the process.
Root’s phenomenal innings also marked a significant milestone in the World Test Championship, as he became the first cricketer to score 5,000 runs in the tournament. He currently sits at the top of the run-scorers list with 5,005 runs from 59 matches, followed by Australian batsman Marnus Labuschagne (3,904 runs) and Steve Smith (3,484 runs).
Furthermore, Root is inching closer to Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most centuries in a calendar year. With his latest century, Root has scored over 1,000 runs in a calendar year for the fifth time, just one short of Tendulkar’s record of six. He is also the leading run-scorer in Tests in the last three years, amassing over 4,600 runs, including 16 half-centuries and 18 centuries.
This remarkable feat comes amidst an incredible period of form for Root, who continues to dominate with an array of impressive scores. His consistent performance has solidified his position as one of the world’s best batsmen, with 35 Test centuries placing him sixth on the all-time list.
With his exceptional run of form and his relentless pursuit of milestones, Joe Root continues to inspire cricket fans worldwide, as he makes his mark on the cricketing world.
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