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As England all-time leading Test cricket run-scorer Alastair Cook stepped down from captaincy after the 2016-17 tour of India, Joe Root was all set to take the charge of the Three Lions. Right from a young age, Root displayed tremendous maturity to acclaim himself to be a leader of the lot. However, along with the authority, came a heap of responsibilities. He remained consistent but started receiving constant criticism for poor conversion rate of century from a fifty. He made his Test debut against India at Nagpur in December 2012, followed by T20I beginning at Mumbai. He played his first ODI match in the same series against Inia at Rajkot in January 2013.

Joe Root

Shubman Gill vs Joe Root: Stats comparison after 37 Test matches
Sports | Aug 01, 2025, 02:00 PM IST
Shubman Gill and Joe Root both have been the best batters of their respective Test teams. In the Test series between India and England, Root and Gill have been the top scorers, smashing multiple centuries. Here's the stats comparison between them after 37 Tests:
Joe Root inches away from becoming first player to create major WTC world record
Cricket | Jul 29, 2025, 11:42 PM IST
Joe Root has become the second-highest run-scorer in Test cricket, following his 150 against India in the Manchester Test. Root is now inches away from becoming the first cricketer in the world to reach a major WTC record.
Most runs scored in India vs England Test in history
Sports | Jul 29, 2025, 11:24 PM IST
Check out the list of players with the most runs in India vs England Test in history. Star England batter Joe Root tops the list.

'Joe Root not hunting down Sachin Tendulkar's record': Jos Buttler
Cricket | Jul 29, 2025, 09:36 PM IST
Joe Root slammed 150 in the Manchester Test as he became the second-highest run-scorer in Test cricket. Root is in line to break Sachin Tendulkar's record for most runs in Test cricket. Meanwhile, his teammate Jos Buttler feels that the record is not on the mind of Root.
Joe Root's 'pinch-yourself moment' as he sits above legends like Ricky Ponting, Brian Lara
Cricket | Jul 26, 2025, 04:14 PM IST
Joe Root became the second-highest run-scorer in Test cricket as he continued his march towards Sachin Tendulkar. Meanwhile, Root revealed how he used to imitate the batting greats during his youth days and how it feels to be in their company now.
England break 77-year-old curse against India in Manchester Test
Cricket | Jul 26, 2025, 03:04 PM IST
England broke a 77-year-old record against India in the fourth Test in Manchester. The Three Lions batted brilliantly in the match and extended their lead to 186 runs after Day 3 of the Test.

Michael Vaughan predicts match in which Joe Root could break Sachin Tendulkar's illustrious record
Cricket | Jul 26, 2025, 02:23 PM IST
Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan recently came forward and predicted the game in which star England batter Joe Root could go on to break former India batter Sachin Tendulkar's Test runs record of 15,921 runs.
Players with most centuries in Test cricket since 2021
Sports | Jul 26, 2025, 02:02 PM IST
With star England batter Joe Root putting in an exceptional performance against India in the fourth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025, let us have a look at the top five players with the most centuries in Test cricket since 2021.
Ricky Ponting reacts to Joe Root surpassing him, says 'no reason' why he can't break Sachin's record
Cricket | Jul 25, 2025, 11:54 PM IST
From being the fifth-highest run-scorer in Tests, Joe Root became the second most prolific run-maker in the format. On a day that was bossed by England, Root surpassed Rahul Dravid, Jacques Kallis and Ricky Ponting to take the second spot in the record.

Joe Root's milestone-laden day puts England on top of India in Manchester Test
Cricket | Jul 25, 2025, 11:33 PM IST
Joe Root put up a batting masterclass as he became the second-highest run-scorer in Test cricket, going past the likes of Rahul Dravid, Jacques Kallis and Ricky Ponting. England bossed the day as they racked up 319 runs while losing only five more wickets.
Most runs scored by a batter in Test cricket, Root topples Ponting, Kallis, Dravid
Sports | Jul 25, 2025, 10:47 PM IST
Joe Root surpassed Rahul Dravid, Jacques Kallis and Ricky Ponting to become the second-leading run-scorer in Test cricket history. Only Sachin Tendulkar is ahead of him in the race. Notably, Joe surpassed the legend with a century against India in Manchester.
5 Players with most centuries in Test cricket against India
Sports | Jul 25, 2025, 09:35 PM IST
Joe Root surpassed Steve Smith to smash the most centuries in Test cricket against India. From Root to Garry Sobers, here is a list of players with the most Test centuries against India in Test cricket.

Joe Root edges closer to cricket's biggest honour, leaves Ricky Ponting behind
Cricket | Jul 25, 2025, 08:14 PM IST
Joe Root broke Ricky Ponting's record for most runs in Test cricket history. Only Sachin Tendulkar is ahead of him in the all-time list. Apart from that, Root broke several other records with his 38th century in Test cricket.
Joe Root surpasses Sachin Tendulkar with 38th century during ENG vs IND 4th Test
Cricket | Jul 25, 2025, 07:53 PM IST
Joe Root continued his Midas touch as he went past Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar in a major record list during the fourth Test between England and India. Root earlier went past Rahul Dravid and Jacques Kallis on the list for most runs in Test cricket.
Joe Root breaks Ponting, Kallis' legendary Test record, only behind Sachin Tendulkar
Cricket | Jul 25, 2025, 05:42 PM IST
Joe Root broke Ricky Ponting and Jacques Kallis' record for most 50+ scores in Test cricket history. Only the legendary Sachin Tendulkar is ahead of the England international. Root needs 16 more 50+ scores to topple Tendulkar for the record.

Top 10 players with most Test runs in cricket history
Cricket | Jul 25, 2025, 05:33 PM IST
Joe Root surpassed Rahul Dravid and Jacques Kallis as he became the third-highest run-scorer in Test cricket's history during the fourth match against India. Root is now only behind Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting. Here are the top 10 players with the most Test runs in cricket's history.
Joe Root continues his march towards Sachin Tendulkar, becomes third-highest run-scorer in Tests
Cricket | Jul 25, 2025, 05:19 PM IST
Joe Root has now become the third-highest run-scorer in Test cricket as he surpassed former icons Rahul Dravid and Jacques Kallis in the massive record tally. Root needed only 31 runs to get past the duo and he did so in the first innings of the fourth Test.
Fastest to 7000 runs in ODI cricket
Sports | Jul 25, 2025, 02:36 PM IST
Longevity has been a problem when it comes to play the longer formats like Tests and ODIs these days. With the emergence of T20Is, majority of the players are not adept to playing ODIs. But there have been a few players in history who excelled in the format.
Most runs in Test cricket history, Root can become 2nd leading run-scorer in Manchester
Sports | Jul 19, 2025, 02:10 PM IST
Joe Root can become the second-leading run-scorer in Test cricket in the fourth Test against India at Old Trafford in Manchester. He can surpass Rahul Dravid, Jacques Kallis and Ricky Ponting.
Joe Root needs just 31 runs to break Jacques Kallis, Rahul Dravid's historic Test feat
Cricket | Jul 19, 2025, 07:56 AM IST
Joe Root needs only 31 runs to leave behind Jacques Kallis and Rahul Dravid in the all-time highest run-scorers list in Test cricket. The former England captain can also surpass Ricky Ponting to become the second-leading run-scorer in the Manchester Test against India.