Joe Root

2024 - 10 - 10

Is Joe Root the Next Sachin Tendulkar? Records are Meant to be Broken!

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Joe Root’s record-breaking spree has cricket fans buzzing! With praises from legends like Alastair Cook, could he surpass Tendulkar?

Joe Root is making history stand up and take notice! As of his remarkable performance in the recently concluded Test series against Pakistan, the England cricket star has officially become England's all-time leading Test run scorer, surpassing the legendary Alastair Cook. His incredible achievement is even more dazzling considering he now ranks as the fifth-highest Test run-scorer of all time, trailing behind cricket icons like Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara. Cricket fans are buzzing with excitement, wondering if Root's golden bat could soon rival Tendulkar's illustrious record of 15,921 runs.

In his latest outing, Root reached the heights of batting prowess that many dream of as he slammed an impressive double century in Multan. This incredible feat marks his sixth double hundred in Test cricket, showcasing his ability to score runs under pressure and against formidable opposition. Not only has Root distinguished himself with his batting excellence, but he also formed a jaw-dropping partnership alongside Harry Brook, accumulating a staggering 454 runs for the fourth wicket – a record-breaking achievement that has set the cricketing world ablaze. With such talent on display, the question on everyone’s lips is: Is Root destined to break more records?

Alastair Cook, the former England captain and record-holder himself, has heaped praises on Root, referring to him as a 'run-scoring machine.' With this sweet success comes the weight of expectations, but Root has shown that he thrives under pressure. As he eyes the impressive runs amassed by Tendulkar, the suspense builds: Will we soon be applauding Root for rewriting cricket history? With more Tests on the horizon, fans can expect Root to continue his relentless pursuit of excellence.

In cricketing lore, records are meant to be challenged, and Joe Root is leading the charge! Hard work, determination, and an insatiable appetite for runs characterize Root's journey thus far. As he looks onward to what the future holds, one thing is certain: with such fierce competition on the field, it’s going to be an exhilarating time for cricket fans around the world!

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'Run-scoring machine': Alastair Cook praises Joe Root on passing ... (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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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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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 breaks England Test runs record (台北時報)

The 33-year-old became England's highest run scorer in Tests, and the fifth-highest of all time, when he drove Pakistan seamer Aamer Jamal for a straight ...

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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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Joe Root has a 'great chance' to surpass Sachin Tendulkar as Test ... (Sky Sports)

Joe Root became Englands all-time leading Test run-scorer as he made an unbeaten century against Pakistan on Wednesday; Watch day four of the first Test ...

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Watch out, Sachin: Root breaks all-time England record, warns ... (Fox Sports)

Watch out, Sachin: Root breaks all-time England record, warns there's 'many more runs to get'

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Lara's Record? Jos Buttler ponders if Root or Brook will target 400 in ... (India Today)

Pakistan vs England, 2nd Test: England white-ball captain Jos Buttler pondered the chances of Brian Lara's Test record getting broken when Joe Root and ...

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Record-breaker Joe Root eyes more, Man City pull off major UWCL ... (South China Morning Post)

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First Time Since 1877: Joe Root, Harry Brook Tear Apart Pakistan To ... (NDTVSports.com)

Joe Root and Harry Brook scripted history in Test cricket as they added 454 runs to the 4th wicket in the Multan Test against Pakistan.

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Pakistan vs England: Root, Brook break record for fourth wicket in ... (Sportstar)

Joe Root and Harry Brook broke the record for the highest fourth wicket partnership in Tests during England's first Test against Pakistan on Thursday at the ...

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Joe Root and Harry Brook produce England's highest-ever ... (Eurosport.com)

Joe Root and Harry Brook were in devastating form, securing England's highest-ever partnership of 454 runs on day four of the First Test against Pakistan.

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PAK vs ENG: What batting records did Harry Brook, Joe Root and ... (The Indian Express)

Pakistan vs England: The Indian Express has a look at few records that were broken on Day-4 PAK vs ENG 1st Test in Multan.

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After Joe Root, Harry Brook hits double hundred in record ... (India Today)

After Joe Root, Harry Brook scored his maiden double hundred as England piled on the misery on Pakistan in the Multan Test. Brook continued his fine run of ...

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Pakistan vs England: Harry Brook & Joe Root set up victory charge (BBC News)

Harry Brook becomes the first England batter for 34 years to hit a triple-century in Test cricket on an astonishing fourth day against Pakistan in Multan.

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England's Joe Root and Harry Brook rewrite history in Test cricket ... (Livemint)

This was the first time since 1877 that two batters put 450 runs on the board as a pair for the fourth wicket.

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Joe Root equals Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, surpasses Rahul ... (Hindustan Times)

Joe Root and Harry Brook's mammoth stand made records tumble in Multan. | Crickit.

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