Joe Root
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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 ISTFrom 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.
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Joe Root's milestone-laden day puts England on top of India in Manchester Test
Cricket | Jul 25, 2025, 11:33 PM ISTJoe 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.
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Most runs scored by a batter in Test cricket, Root topples Ponting, Kallis, Dravid
Sports | Jul 25, 2025, 10:47 PM ISTJoe 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.
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5 Players with most centuries in Test cricket against India
Sports | Jul 25, 2025, 09:35 PM ISTJoe 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.
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Joe Root edges closer to cricket's biggest honour, leaves Ricky Ponting behind
Cricket | Jul 25, 2025, 08:14 PM ISTJoe 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.
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Joe Root surpasses Sachin Tendulkar with 38th century during ENG vs IND 4th Test
Cricket | Jul 25, 2025, 07:53 PM ISTJoe 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.
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Joe Root breaks Ponting, Kallis' legendary Test record, only behind Sachin Tendulkar
Cricket | Jul 25, 2025, 05:42 PM ISTJoe 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.
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Top 10 players with most Test runs in cricket history
Cricket | Jul 25, 2025, 05:33 PM ISTJoe 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.
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Joe Root continues his march towards Sachin Tendulkar, becomes third-highest run-scorer in Tests
Cricket | Jul 25, 2025, 05:19 PM ISTJoe 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.
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Fastest to 7000 runs in ODI cricket
Sports | Jul 25, 2025, 02:36 PM ISTLongevity 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.
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Most runs in Test cricket history, Root can become 2nd leading run-scorer in Manchester
Sports | Jul 19, 2025, 02:10 PM ISTJoe 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.
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Joe Root needs just 31 runs to break Jacques Kallis, Rahul Dravid's historic Test feat
Cricket | Jul 19, 2025, 07:56 AM ISTJoe 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.
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Active players with most Test runs in England
Sports | Jul 18, 2025, 11:20 PM ISTEngland players have been highly prolific in scoring runs in England in Test cricket. From Ollie Pope to Joe Root, here is a list of five active players with most Test runs in England.
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Joe Root on cusp of world record, needs 204 runs for unprecedented feat
Cricket | Jul 18, 2025, 12:57 PM ISTStar England batter Joe Root needs only 204 runs to become the first cricketer to score 6000 runs in the World Test Championship. He has hit a century against India in the Lord's Test and will be hoping to carry on with the momentum.
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Top 5 ranked Test batters, Joe Root regain top spot
Sports | Jul 16, 2025, 11:37 PM ISTAfter a century in the third Test against India at Lord's, Joe Root regained his position as the highest-ranked Test batter. Brook slipped to three while Jaiswal remains the only Indian on he list.
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Joe Root matches Sachin Tendulkar's elite Test record, can overtake in fourth Test against India
Cricket | Jul 16, 2025, 06:58 PM ISTJoe Root matched Sachin Tendulkar's record for most wins in Test cricket history. He stands third among England players as James Anderson and Stuart Broad are ahead of him in the race. Ricky Ponting tops the list.
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Joe Root goes past Warne, Steve Waugh on elite home Test wins list after Lord's result against India
Cricket | Jul 16, 2025, 06:19 PM ISTJoe Root, after a couple of quiet Test matches, came into his own, smashing his eighth Test century at Lord's and 37th overall as he led England's batting show in the first innings. Root achieved his 72nd win in Test as a player, equalling Sachin Tendulkar's record and inched closer to breaking it.
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Joe Root regains top spot within 7 days, Jadeja achieves career-best ratings in latest ICC rankings
Cricket | Jul 16, 2025, 01:53 PM ISTJoe Root has regained his top spot in the latest ICC Test rankings after scoring his 37th century at Lord's against India. Ravindra Jadeja also gained his career-best ratings after twin half-centuries at the Home of Cricket. Here are latest Test rankings:
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Most runs as captain in WTC history
Sports | Jul 15, 2025, 02:35 PM ISTThe World Test Championship was introduced in August 2019 for the first time and since then, in six years, a total of 35 captains have led their respective teams. Here are the top seven leading run-scorers as captain in WTC.
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Joe Root achieves major milestones during second innings of IND vs ENG 3rd Test
Cricket | Jul 13, 2025, 08:10 PM ISTJoe Root made a fighting 40 during the second innings of the third Test between India and England. Root has achieved a couple of major milestones during his knock, continuing to stamp his authority in Test cricket.