Joe Root becomes the second-highest run-scorer in Test cricket, surpassing Ricky Ponting. Only Sachin Tendulkar remains ahead. Check full stats, milestones, and reactions.
Joe Root: Second Only to Tendulkar in Test Cricket Runs
England’s batting maestro **Joe Root** has etched his name into cricketing history by becoming the **second-highest run-scorer in Test cricket**, overtaking **Ricky Ponting**. With this milestone, Root is now only behind the legendary **Sachin Tendulkar**, who amassed 15,921 runs in 200 Tests.
Root’s Career in Numbers
Matches: 145+
Innings: 260+
Runs: 13,500+ (and counting)
Average: 50+
Centuries: 30+
Double Hundreds: 5+
High Score: 254 vs Pakistan
This incredible feat comes at a time when Root is still actively playing and could well challenge **Tendulkar’s all-time record**.
Root’s consistency across formats, especially in challenging conditions like India, Australia, and South Africa, makes his record even more special. While Tendulkar's record seemed untouchable for over a decade, Root is now in serious pursuit.
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Joe Root’s incredible journey is a testament to patience, adaptability, and hunger for runs. While the world watches, the question remains: Can he overtake Tendulkar?
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A visual comparison of Test runs:
* Sachin Tendulkar: 15,921
* Joe Root: 13,500+
* Ricky Ponting: 13,378
* Kallis, Dravid, Cook...
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