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Can Joe Root Surpass Sachin Tendulkar's Record? Check Top 7 Batsmen With Most Runs In Test Cricket- In Pics

Joe Root has a realistic chance of breaking legendary Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most runs in Test cricket history if he continues to play for another 3-4 years. At just 32 years old, Root has the potential for longevity in the game. Recently, he scored his 32nd Test century against the West Indies at Trent Bridge. During his excellent knock, Root went past Brian Lara to become the seventh-highest run-getter in Test format. It is worth noting that with 143 Tests played, Joe Root has scored 12,027 runs to his name. Furthermore, Sachin Tendulkar has played exactly 200 Tests in his career, where he scored 15,921 runs. Check list of Batsmen with Most Runs in Test Cricket

Aug 11, 2024, 17:36 PM IST

Will Joe Root Break Sachin Tendulkar’s Record? Check List Of Batsmen With Most Runs In Test Cricket- In Pics

Joe Root has a realistic chance of breaking legendary Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most runs in Test cricket history if he continues to play for another 3-4 years. At just 32 years old, Root has the potential for longevity in the game. Recently, he scored his 32nd Test century against the West Indies at Trent Bridge. During his excellent knock, Root went past Shivnarine Chanderpaul to become the eighth-highest run-getter in Test format. It is worth noting that with 142 Tests played, Joe Root has scored 11,940 runs to his name. Furthermore, Sachin Tendulkar has played exactly 200 Tests in his career, where he scored 15,921 runs. Check list of Batsmen with Most Runs in Test Cricket

Jul 22, 2024, 17:26 PM IST

Ashes, 4th Test: Alastair Cook grabs a ton, Steve Smith reaches 502 runs

Cook raised his 32nd test ton with a pull-shot to the fence in the final over before stumps, and strode off the ground unbeaten on 104, having pushed England to 192 for two on day two at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Dec 27, 2017, 13:48 PM IST

World changed for English cricket after Ben Stokes incident, says Alastair Cook

Cook, a former captain who will become the first Englishman to play 150 Tests when he appears against Australia in Thursday's crucial third Ashes clash in Perth, admits his side has been slow to learn from the fall-out.

Dec 13, 2017, 16:07 PM IST

Ashes, 2nd Test: Australia live to regret not enforcing follow-on in Adelaide

Australian captain Smith could have enforced the follow-on when England made 227 in reply to Australia`s 442-8 declared on Monday but decided to send his openers out to face England`s attack in the night session.

Dec 05, 2017, 18:26 PM IST