Delhi: England veteran batsman Joe Root is running in tremendous form. Recently, Root set a record for completing the fastest 13,000 runs in Test cricket. Currently, the routes are fifth in the list of top scorers of Test cricket with 13,006 runs. The average of this former England captain is 50.80 and he has scored 36 centuries and 65 half -centuries so far.
Route is just one century away from breaking Rahul Dravid’s record of Test centuries, while he is just 283 runs behind Dravid in terms of runs. Dravid scored 13,288 runs in 164 Tests. During this time, Dravid has scored 36 centuries and 63 half -centuries. Also, root can surpass Jacks Kallis, who has 13,289 runs. Root can achieve this feat in the upcoming five matches against India.
Sachin Tendulkar’s name is the record for scoring the most runs in Test cricket, who scored 15,921 runs in 200 Tests and scored 51 centuries. Ricky Ponting is ranked second in 168 Tests with 13,378 runs and 41 centuries. Given the magnificent form in which the root is in, it can be said that he can become the biggest run scorer of Test cricket.
The Test series between India and England will begin with the first match in Leeds from 20 June. The second Test will be played in Birmingham between 2 and 6 July and the third Test will be held in Lord’s between 10 and 14 July. The last two Test matches will be played in Manchester and London.
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