England’s Joe Root continues to rewrite cricket history, recently surpassing batting legend Sachin Tendulkar in a significant Test record for runs scored at home.
Root Reaches New Heights at Home
Even a modest score of 29 runs against India in the recent Test match was enough for Joe Root to etch his name further into the record books. This innings pushed his career tally in home Test matches to an impressive 7,224 runs.
This achievement means Root has now surpassed Indian maestro Sachin Tendulkar, who had accumulated 7,216 runs in Tests played on home soil. Root now sits second only to the Australian great Ricky Ponting, who holds the top spot with 7,578 runs in home Tests.
An All-Time Great in the Making
This latest milestone comes shortly after Root also overtook Ricky Ponting’s overall Test run tally. During an earlier Test against India, Root scored a brilliant 150, which helped him leapfrog several legends.
He first moved past Rahul Dravid (13,288 runs) and Jacques Kallis (13,289 runs), before surpassing Ponting’s career total of 13,378 runs. Root’s current overall Test run count stands at 13,438 runs in 158 matches.
The only batter still ahead of Root in the all-time Test run-scorers list is, famously, Sachin Tendulkar, who amassed an incredible 15,921 runs over his illustrious 200-Test career.
A Heated Moment on the Field
Beyond the records, Root also found himself in a fiery exchange during the match. He engaged in a heated argument with Indian pacer Prasidh Krishna, who was chirping at him after Root walked to the crease.
After Root hit a boundary, the banter continued, leading to a direct confrontation. Umpire Kumar Dharmasena had to intervene, speaking with both Krishna and India’s captain.
Indian wicketkeeper KL Rahul also joined the discussion, questioning the umpire’s request for quiet. Dharmasena firmly responded, emphasizing that such exchanges were not appropriate on the field.
Key Takeaways
- Joe Root is now second highest in runs scored in home Test matches, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar.
- Root trails only Ricky Ponting in home Test runs.
- Root recently surpassed Ponting’s overall Test run tally, placing him third all-time.
- Sachin Tendulkar remains the highest overall Test run-scorer globally.
Root’s consistent performance continues to solidify his position as one of the modern era’s true batting giants, constantly chasing and setting new benchmarks in Test cricket.
