Joe Root

2024 - 10 - 9

Joe Root: The Run Machine Ready to Topple Tendulkar's Record?

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Joe Root has now become England's leading Test run-scorer, but can he take down the great Sachin Tendulkar's record next? Let's explore!

In a thrilling display of skill and tenacity, Joe Root has just made history by surpassing Alastair Cook to become England's leading Test run-scorer. On the third day of the first Test against Pakistan, Root celebrated this milestone with a graceful wave to his teammates - because what better way to acknowledge greatness than with a flick of the wrist? Not only did he break Cook's record, but he also scored his 35th Test century, reminding us all of his prodigious talent and unwavering determination.

The cricketing world buzzes with excitement as experts predict that Root could very well eclipse Sachin Tendulkar's illustrious record for the highest Test runs scored worldwide. With every inning, Joe is inching closer to this monumental achievement, especially after a remarkable performance where he not only secured his 35th century but also took down the records of cricketing legends like Sunil Gavaskar and Brian Lara. Talk about a sporting legacy! As Joe Root mows down records left and right, fans wonder, could the cricket gods be smiling on him as he embarks on this record-breaking adventure?

The recent buzz around Root isn’t solely about numbers; it’s a tale of sheer will and resilience. Not too long ago, former England captain Alastair Cook backed Root publicly, suggesting that it was only a matter of time before he surpasses Tendulkar’s record. He claimed Root to be an “exceptional talent” with the ability to produce runs that can turn matches around. And in the world of cricket, turning the tide for your team is as precious as gold!

As Root continues to nurture his exceptional skills, it’s worth noting interestingly that within just eight months, he’s scored five Test centuries – precisely the same number that another batting maestro, Virat Kohli, managed in six years! Talk about a run machine on overdrive! With all eyes glued to Root, cricket enthusiasts are left pondering: could we soon witness one of the greatest records in the history of cricket being broken in real-time?

And while we celebrate Root’s achievements, here's a cricket trivia for you: Sachin Tendulkar, the record-holder for most runs, scored a whopping 15,921 runs in his Test career. That’s nearly 2,000 runs more than Joe Root currently holds! Furthermore, did you know that the fastest player to reach 35 Test centuries is none other than records hound, Brian Lara? But with Root shaking the ground under his feet, who knows what surprises lie ahead? Will he become the new face on the record books? Stay tuned!

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Root overtakes Cook as England's leading scorer in Tests (ESPNcricinfo.com)

Root acknowledged the landmark with a wave of his hand - and then his bat - to England's players and coaching staff, who stood to applaud him on the dressing- ...

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Joe Root Will Surpass Sachin Tendulkar: England Great's Bold ... (NDTVSports.com)

Joe Root became England's leading run scorer in the longest format on his way to a 35th Test century on day three of the first Test against Pakistan.

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Eng vs Pak Multan Test: Joe Root becomes England's top test run ... (Economic Times)

Joe Root hit an unbeaten half-century, surpassing Alastair Cook's record to become England's top run-scorer in test cricket. England reached 232-2 at lunch ...

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Joe Root goes past Sunil Gavaskar, Brian Lara with 1st Test ... (India Today)

Pakistan vs England, 1st Test: Joe Root hit his first Test hundred in Pakistan and took his tally to 35. He went past Sunil Gavaskar, Brian Lara, ...

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Alastair Cook tips Joe Root to overhaul Tendulkar's world Test runs ... (The Guardian)

Sir Alastair Cook has tipped Joe Root to break Sachin Tendulkar's world record after he became England's all-time leading Test run scorer.

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Joe Root hits 35th Test hundred, breaks Sunil Gavaskar's record (Times of India)

Cricket News: Former England captain Joe Root broke Sunil Gavaskar's record of 34 Test centuries during the first Test against England in Multan.

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Michael Vaughan claims Joe Root 'will overtake' Sachin Tendulkar's ... (Hindustan Times)

Joe Root produced a stellar performance, breaking Alastair Cook's English record for most Test runs during Day 3 of the opening game against Pakistan.

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PAK vs ENG 1st Test: Joe Root बन गए इंग्‍लैंड के सबसे खास बैटर, कुक ... (दैनिक जागरण)

Joe Root PAK vs ENG पाकिस्तान के खिलाफ खेले जा रहे पहले टेस्ट के तीसरे दिन के खेल के दौरान इंग्लैंड टीम के बैटर जो रूट ने एक खास मुकाम ...

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सचिन तेंदुलकर के सबसे ज्यादा टेस्ट रन का टूटने वाला है रिकॉर्ड? इतने मैचों ... (ABP News)

Joe Root Century ENG vs PAK: पाकिस्तान के खिलाफ मुल्तान टेस्ट मैच में जो रूट ने शतक लगाकर एक ऐतिहासिक कीर्तिमान स्थापित कर दिया है.

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Joe Root: जितने शतक कोहली ने छह साल में लगाए, उतने रूट ने आठ महीने ... (अमर उजाला)

रूट ने 2024 में आठ महीने के अंदर पांच टेस्ट शतक लगा दिए हैं। इस सफर की शुरुआत भारत के खिलाफ फरवरी में रांची में 122 रन की नाबाद पारी से ...

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Joe Root Record: पाकिस्तान की धज्जियां उड़ाकर जो रूट ने रच डाला इतिहास ... (नवभारत टाइम्स)

इंग्लैंड क्रिकेट टीम के पूर्व कप्तान और रन मशीन जो रूट थमने का नाम ही नहीं ले रहे। टेस्ट में उनका बल्ला जमकर बोल रहा है।

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जो रूट ने रचा इतिहास, इस दिग्गज को पछाड़ सबसे ज्यादा टेस्ट रन बनाने का ... (ABP News)

Joe Root: जो रूट ने पाकिस्तान के खिलाफ मुल्तान में खेले जा रहे पहले टेस्ट में शानदार पारी खेलते हुए इंग्लैंड के लिए सबसे ज्यादा टेस्ट रन ...

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Joe Root Breaks Brian Lara Record: जो रूट ने तोड़ा ब्रायन लारा का ... (TV9 Hindi)

पाकिस्तान के खिलाफ मुल्तान में जारी पहले टेस्ट मैच में जो रूट ने शतक लगा दिया है. खेल के तीसरे दिन उन्होंने शानदार बल्लेबाजी करते हुए 167 ...

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Joe Root reaches the batting heights for which his career was destined (ESPNcricinfo.com)

England's modern great moves clear of Cook with ultimate Test summit still in his sights.

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PAK vs ENG: जो रूट ने जड़ा 35वां टेस्ट सैकड़ा, 'शतक मशीन' से गावस्कर ... (Jansatta)

जो रूट ने पिछली 9 पारियों में 4 शतक जड़े हैं। इस साल इंग्लैंड के बाहर यह टेस्ट में दूसरा शतक है।

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Record-breaking Joe Root, Brook lead ENG to strong 492-3 vs PAK ... (Business Standard)

Joe Root celebrated his record-breaking day with a resolute 35th century as England cruised to 492-3 on Day 3 of the first cricket test against Pakistan on ...

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Joe Root hungry for more runs after breaking England Test record (India Today)

India vs Bangladesh: After surpassing Sir Alastair Cook to become England's all-time leading Test run-scorer, Joe Root said that there are "many more runs ...

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Joe Root breaks record, Pakistan vs England LIVE: first Test, day ... (BBC Sport)

Pakistan host England in the first Test at Multan Cricket Stadium – follow text & score updates plus radio commentary.

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Joe Root Continues Record-Breaking Spree; Passes Sunil ... (NDTVSports.com)

Root brought up his 35th Test hundred in the first Test between Pakistan and England in Multan.

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Sachin Tendulkar's record in danger as Alastair Cook fires away ... (Hindustan Times)

Alastair Cook passed a massive 'Joe Root' verdict after the England veteran overtook the former player's Test record. | Crickit.

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Can Joe Root break Sachin Tendulkar's Test records? (Times of India)

Cricket News: Joe Root surpassed Alastair Cook to become England's leading Test run-scorer, now only trailing Rahul Dravid, Jacques Kallis, Ricky Ponting ...

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Joe Root hits double hundred in Multan Test, emulates Virat Kohli ... (India Today)

Pakistan vs England, 2nd Test: Joe Root hit his sixth Test double hundreds, going past Alastair Cook in another elite England list. Root became only the ...

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Joe Root Continues Epic Run, Shatters England Great's Massive ... (NDTVSports.com)

As Joe Root achieved the feat he was applauded by a handful of England fans at Multan stadium as well as his team-mates in the dressing room.

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Joe Root Double Century: जो रूट ने दोहरा शतक लगाकर पाकिस्तान को दिन ... (ABP News)

ENG Vs PAK 1st Test: इंग्लैंड के दिग्गज बल्लेबाज जो रूट ने पाकिस्तान के खिलाफ खेले जा रहे पहले टेस्ट में दोहरा शतक जड़ दिया.

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Joe Root Double Century: जो रूट ने पाकिस्तान के खिलाफ जड़ा दोहरा शतक ... (TV9 Hindi)

जो रूट ने मुल्तान टेस्ट में दोहरा शतक लगाकर इतिहास रच दिया है. रूट के टेस्ट करियर का ये छठी और पाकिस्तान के खिलाफ दूसरी डबल ...

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PAK vs ENG: जो रूट 20000 इंटरनेशनल रन बनाने वाले पहले अंग्रेज बने ... (Jansatta)

मुल्तान में पाकिस्तान के खिलाफ दोहरा शतक लगाने के साथ ही इंग्लैंड के दिग्गज बल्लेबाज जो रूट अपने देश के लिए सबसे ज्यादा 200 या उससे ...

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जो रूट बने मुल्तान के नए सुल्तान, पाकिस्तान के खिलाफ ठोका दोहरा शतक (Hindustan हिंदी)

इंग्लैंड के बल्लेबाज जो रूट मुल्तान के नए सुल्तान बन गए हैं। पाकिस्तान के खिलाफ उन्होंने दोहरा शतक ठोका है। 305 गेंदों में जो रूट ने अपने ...

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पाकिस्तान में जो रूट ने मचाया गदर, ठोक दिया दोहरा शतक, कर दी रिकॉर्ड की ... (नवभारत टाइम्स)

पाकिस्तान के खिलाफ मुल्तान टेस्ट मैच में इंग्लैंड के पूर्व कप्तान जो रूट ने दोहरा शतक जड़कर कमाल कर दिया। रूट 305 गेंद खेलकर अपने ...

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Joe Root: रूट ने बनाया बड़ा रिकॉर्ड, इंग्लैंड के लिए सबसे ज्यादा दोहरे टेस्ट ... (अमर उजाला)

पाकिस्तान के खिलाफ रूट ने 305 गेंदों में दोहरा शतक लगाया। इसी के साथ वह इंग्लैंड के पहले ऐसे बल्लेबाज बन गए जिन्होंने अंतरराष्ट्रीय ...

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PAK vs ENG: Joe Root और Harry Brook ने रिकॉर्ड्स बुक को किया तितर ... (दैनिक जागरण)

पाकिस्तान बनाम इंग्लैंड (PAK vs ENG) के बीच खेले जा रहे पहले टेस्ट मैच की पहली पारी के दौरान इंग्लिश टीम के बैटर्स ने पाकिस्तान के गेंदबाजों ...

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Is Joe Root The Best Test Batsman Of All Time, Even Better Than ... (Zee News)

In the world of Test cricket, comparisons are often drawn between legends, and the latest buzz surrounds Englands Joe Root and Indias Sachin Tendulkar.

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Joe Root Draws Level With Sachin Tendulkar, Registers Incredible ... (NDTVSports.com)

England batter Joe Root continued to excel in the first Test against Pakistan in Multan, bringing up the sixth double century of his career.

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