"Can see him overhauling Sachin's record...": Cook on Joe Root

Oct 09, 2024

Root on Wednesday achieved a remarkable feat as he went past Cook to become the leading run-getter for the Three Lions in Test cricket.

Joe Root surpasses Sachin Tendulkar for most Test fifties

Sep 12, 2026

England skipper Joe Root surpassed legendary Indian batter Sachin Tendulkar's record for most fifties in Test cricket during England's eight-wicket win over Pakistan in...

Not Kohli or Smith, Cook names player with "best form" who stands closest to Root in Test

Oct 22, 2024

Former England captain Alastair Cook believes at the "precise moment in time" the in-form Joe Root is only matched by New Zealand's Kane Williamson.

Joe Root surpasses Sangakkara to become 6th highest Test run-getter

Sep 08, 2024

Root reached this milestone during the third Test against Sri Lanka at The Oval.

Joe Root leapfrogs Alastair Cook to become leading run-getter for England in Tests

Oct 09, 2024

Star England batter Joe Root on Wednesday achieved a remarkable feat as he went past Alastair Cook to become the leading run-getter for the...

"If Joe Root does it, would be unbelievable": Samit Patel on England batter's chances of surpassing Tendulkar’s Test runs record

Oct 13, 2026

Former England all-rounder Samit Patel said it would be an “unbelievable” achievement if Joe Root surpasses Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most runs in...