Joe Root Questions Sachin Tendulkar's Legendary Status, Closing in on Second Place in Test Cricket Run-Scoring
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England's exceptional batsman Joe Root is making significant strides towards rivaling the legendary Sachin Tendulkar in Test cricket. Currently at the pinnacle of his career, Root has been dominating the format with impressive performances worldwide. He has surpassed his peers in the so-called Fab Four—Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, and Kane Williamson—and has now set his sights on the illustrious Master Blaster. Following a remarkable century in the second Test against New Zealand, Root's Test run total has reached 12,886 runs across 151 matches, placing him fifth on the all-time runs list. The gap between him and the second position, held by Ricky Ponting, is a mere 492 runs; given his recent scoring rate, it is likely that the former England captain will surpass this milestone shortly.
| Player | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | SR | 100 | 50 | ||
| Sachin Tendulkar | 200 | 329 | 33 | 15921 | 248* | 53.78 | 54.04 | 51 | 68 | ||
| Ricky Ponting | 168 | 287 | 29 | 13378 | 257 | 51.85 | 58.72 | 41 | 62 | ||
| Jacques Kallis | 166 | 280 | 40 | 13289 | 224 | 55.37 | 45.97 | 45 | 58 | ||
| Rahul Dravid | 164 | 286 | 32 | 13288 | 270 | 52.31 | 42.51 | 36 | 63 | ||
| Joe Root | 151 | 276 | 23 | 12886 | 262 | 50.93 | 57.37 | 36 | 64 |
Root stands as the sole active participant among the top 10 highest run-scorers in Test cricket, providing him a significant edge over renowned players such as Smith, Virat Kohli, and Williamson in his pursuit to surpass Tendulkar's record of 15,921 runs.
Joe Root frontrunner to surpass Sachin Tendulkar's tally
The English batsman reached his zenith in the post-COVID period, establishing himself as a formidable presence for England. Transferring the captaincy to Ben Stokes allowed him to concentrate more intently on his batting. Since the beginning of 2021, he has amassed 5,063 runs in 54 Test matches, boasting an impressive average of 56.25, which includes 19 centuries. He made essential modifications to his batting technique and infused it with creativity, solidifying his status as one of the finest in the sport.
Former England players, such as Alastair Cook and Michael Vaughan, have frequently expressed their belief that Root has the potential to surpass Sachin Tendulkar's record for the most runs in Test cricket. Tendulkar accumulated 15,921 runs at an average of 53.78 over 200 Test matches from 1989 to 2013. He remains the only player to have achieved more than 50 centuries in this format, retiring with 51 centuries and 68 half-centuries.
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