Joe Root's Record-Breaking Innings Lifts England
England's Joe Root surpasses Jacques Kallis and Rahul Dravid to become the third-highest run-scorer in Test cricket history. Root, with 13,322 runs in 157 Tests, played a key role alongside Ollie Pope in England's commanding position against India in the fourth Test, closing in on Ricky Ponting's record.
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In a historic innings, England's Joe Root has ascended to the third spot on the all-time Test cricket run scorers list, surpassing legends Jacques Kallis and Rahul Dravid. This achievement unfolded on the third day of the fourth Test against India, marking a significant milestone in Root's illustrious career.
Root's current records stand at an impressive 13,322 runs in 157 Tests, maintaining an average of 51.04 with 37 centuries under his belt. With a standout innings score of 262, he has positioned himself just 57 runs shy of overtaking another cricketing great, Ricky Ponting. As Root continues his charge, he aims for the prestigious second-highest run-getter spot, currently held by Ponting at 13,378 runs.
During an eventful match at Manchester, Root joined forces with Ollie Pope to edge England closer to India's first innings tally. By the first session's end, England posted a formidable score of 332/2, trailing by a mere 26 runs. The partnership highlighted strategic play and resilience against fierce Indian pacers, keeping fans on edge for the looming second innings battle.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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