ENG vs SL / Root left all the batsmen behind, achieved the number-1 crown by scoring a century

Joe Root scored a century in both innings of the Test match against Sri Lanka and scored his 34th century, breaking the record of scoring the most centuries for England. Root has also set a new record by scoring 2022 runs at Lord's. Sachin Tendulkar's record is in danger due to his brilliant performance.

Vikrant Shekhawat : Sep 01, 2024, 06:00 AM

ENG vs SL: India's great batsman Sachin Tendulkar has set unprecedented records in Test cricket, but England's Joe Root has challenged his records by performing brilliantly in recent years. Root, who is currently in great form, recently performed brilliantly against Sri Lanka, which included centuries in both innings.

Root's record

In the second Test match against Sri Lanka, Root scored 143 in the first innings and 103 in the second innings to complete the 34th century of his Test career. With this, he holds the record for scoring the most centuries for England, breaking Alastair Cook's record.

Root's achievement at Lord's

Root has also set a new record at Lord's ground. He broke the record of Graham Gooch by scoring 2022 Test runs, who was in first place with 2015 runs. Now Root has become the highest run-scorer at Lord's ground.

Root's Test cricket career

Joe Root made his Test debut in 2012 and has since become a vital cog in England's batting order. So far, he has scored 12377 runs in 145 Test matches, including 34 centuries and 64 half-centuries. Root is the second-highest run-scorer for England in Test cricket.

Root's consistent excellence and achievements further cement his place in England and world cricket, and it will be exciting to watch his achievements in the future too.