Wed Oct 09 12:30:54 UTC 2024: ## England’s Joe Root Makes History in Pakistan, Surpasses Legends in Test Cricket
**Multan, Pakistan:** England’s star batsman Joe Root continued his stellar form in the first Test match against Pakistan, achieving a remarkable feat and etching his name in the annals of cricket history.
During the second day of the match at Multan Cricket Stadium, Root smashed his 35th Test century, surpassing cricketing greats like Sunil Gavaskar, Brian Lara, Younis Khan, and Mahela Jayawardene in the all-time list.
The England captain reached the milestone in just 167 balls, including seven boundaries. This feat propelled Root to the sixth position in the list of most Test centuries scored, a testament to his exceptional consistency and batting prowess.
Not only did Root surpass the legendary figures, but he also surpassed England’s former captain, Alastair Cook, in the list of all-time Test run-scorers. With his current score of 12,500 runs, Root has overtaken Cook’s record of 12,472 runs. This remarkable achievement also puts him in a prestigious league, breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s record of scoring over 1000 Test runs in most calendar years.
The match itself saw Pakistan dominate the first innings, with captain Babar Azam, Abdullah Shafique, and Salman Agha all scoring centuries. However, Root’s performance has provided England with a much-needed boost and promises a thrilling contest in the remaining days of the match.
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