Joe Root is currently the most successful batsman in Test cricket. They have now reached such a stage that whenever they enter the field, they are trying to break some record or the other. He flops in one or two innings, but after that comes another big innings. Actually, legends all over the world are waiting to see whether Joe Root will break Sachin Tendulkar's record. Forget about Sachin, but at this time the record of another Indian batsman has come under his target, which can be broken any time.
Fifth batsman to score most runs in test
Joe Root, the captain of England, has played 151 test matches so far. He is the fifth batsman to score the most runs in Test cricket. Only Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, Jacques Kallis and Rahul Dravid have scored more runs than him. Well, if we talk about active players, he is the batsman who has scored the most runs in Tests, the rest of the players who are ahead of him have all retired. Joe Root has scored 12886 runs so far after playing 151 tests. He has 36 centuries and 64 half-centuries to his name. His average is around 50, which can be called good after playing so many Tests.
Joe Root can leave Rahul Dravid behind
Now Joe Root is planning to leave Rahul Dravid behind soon. Rahul Dravid had scored 13288 runs by playing 164 test matches. That means, if Joe Root scores 403 more runs from here, he will leave Rahul Dravid behind and go ahead of him. After this the number of Jacques Kallis and Ricky Ponting will come. However, it should also be kept in mind that right now Joe Root's bat is performing well, but if he is out of form then how long will he be able to play.
Root can complete 13 thousand test runs soon
For now, Joe Root's first aim will be to touch the figure of 13 thousand test runs. Only four batsmen have scored more than 13 thousand runs. However, more than 14 thousand runs are in Sachin's name only. He has scored 15921 runs by playing 200 tests, which will not be easy for any batsman. Sachin is still far ahead of Joe Root, but who knows, like other records of Sachin, this too may be broken. But it is certain that it will take time.
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