Wed Oct 09 08:01:05 UTC 2024: ## Root Breaks Cook’s Record, Becomes England’s Highest Test Runscorer
**Multan, Pakistan:** England’s star batsman Joe Root has created history by surpassing Alastair Cook’s record for the most Test runs scored by an English batsman. Root achieved this feat during the ongoing first Test match against Pakistan in Multan, surpassing Cook’s previous record of 12472 runs.
Root, currently in excellent form, has been a consistent performer in Test cricket, holding the number one spot in the rankings. He remains unbeaten on 72 runs in the ongoing match, bringing his overall Test career tally to 12474*. This achievement also places Root in the fifth position in the list of highest Test run-scorers in the world.
Root’s innings in Multan have been a sight to behold, as he has effortlessly dispatched Pakistan’s bowlers. With a century in his sights, Root, along with Ben Duckett who is on 80, has steered England towards a massive score. The pitch, offering no assistance to the bowlers, has allowed the English batsmen to score freely, with the run rate resembling a one-day match. England are currently on 232 for 2, still trailing Pakistan by 340 runs from their first innings score of 556.
Earlier in the match, Pakistan, batting first, had posted a massive score thanks to centuries from captain Babar Azam (151), Abdullah Shafique (102), and Agha Salman (104). The match, with only one day of play remaining, is now likely to end in a draw.
Root’s achievement has been met with widespread acclaim, with England captain Ben Stokes leading the congratulatory messages. “England’s Goat,” Stokes tweeted, acknowledging Root’s incredible achievement.
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