Joe Root, the England captain, has achieved another remarkable feat in Test cricket. During the third Test match against West Indies at Edgbaston in Birmingham, Root surpassed the legendary Brian Lara to become the seventh highest run-scorer in the history of the format. This accomplishment came in his 261st Test innings, further solidifying his place among the all-time greats.
Root now boasts a total of 11,998 runs in Test matches, surpassing Lara’s career tally of 11,953. He currently sits behind Kumar Sangakkara, who has 12,400 runs, and ahead of Alaister Cook, with 12,472 runs.
With this achievement, Root has joined an elite group of batsmen, including Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, Jacques Kallis, Rahul Dravid, and Alaister Cook, who are the top five highest run-scorers in Test cricket. His average in the format is over fifty, showcasing his remarkable consistency and dominance. To date, he has amassed 32 centuries and 63 half-centuries in Test matches, highlighting his prolific run-scoring abilities.
This milestone marks another chapter in Root’s illustrious Test career, solidifying his position as one of the modern-day greats of the game. His consistent performance and remarkable achievements continue to inspire cricket fans around the world.
