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The 34-year-old surpassed three legends in one day as he cemented his place among the greats – and helped England strengthen their lead
Joe Root shines in the Old Trafford Test but says team victory matters more than personal milestones. His record-breaking innings helped England dominate against India in the ongoing series.
England's Kevin Pietersen sparked a debate by asserting that batting in cricket today is easier than 20-25 years ago, citing a decline in bowling quality. He listed legendary bowlers from the past, challenging fans to name ten modern bowlers who compare.
Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan recently came forward and predicted the game in which star England batter Joe Root could go on to break former India batter Sachin Tendulkar's Test runs record of 15,
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Root was given his Test cap by Collingwood in India—and it was no coincidence. Root became the fielder with the most catches in Test cricket. His career is not just an offshoot of its own; it's linked with legends and history.
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Ace England batter Joe Root continued his record-breaking spree in the long format by achieving another massive milestone on Day 3 of the fourth Test against India in Manchester.
While Tendulkar made the record playing 200 Tests, Root has become the second-highest run scorer in Tests with a total of 13,409 runs in 157 Tests, and former Australian captain Ricky Ponting believes he sees no reason why Root cannot break Tendulkar’s record.
Joe Root scored an impressive 150, moving to second place among leading Test run-scorers, as England built a significant lead over India in the fourth Test.