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Root Joins Tendulkar in 14,000 Test Run Club
20 Jun
Summary
- Joe Root second player ever to score over 14,000 Test runs.
- Sachin Tendulkar is the only other player with 15,921 Test runs.
- Root achieved milestone in 302 innings, averaging 50.77.
Joe Root has etched his name in cricket history by becoming the second player to surpass 14,000 runs in Test matches. This significant milestone places him in an exclusive club alongside Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar, who amassed 15,921 runs in his illustrious career. Root achieved this remarkable feat during the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval, completing it in his 302nd innings.
Root's consistent excellence is further underscored by his impressive Test average of 50.77 and his tally of 41 centuries. He has been a vital player for England since his debut in 2012. The achievement occurred as England pursued a challenging target of 463 runs, which would set a new record for a successful run chase if achieved.
