Sachin Tendulkar Record Surpassed by Joe Root
Root's remarkable achievement has drawn comparisons with the great Sachin Tendulkar, who holds the record for most runs in Test cricket with 15,921 runs. With Root's consistent performance and dedication to the sport, he is well on his way to breaking Tendulkar's record and becoming the highest run-scorer in Test cricket history.
Joe Root has become the fastest batter to reach 13,000 Test runs, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar and joining an elite group of players including Jacques Kallis, Rahul Dravid, and Ricky Ponting, achieving the milestone on day one of the one-off Test against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge.
Root completed 28 runs in the 80th over to join the exclusive club, making him the fifth player overall and the first from England to reach 13,000 Test runs. He made his Test debut in 2012 and has become one of the most consistent batters in the longest format, with his feat being the highlight of England's dominant opening day. England's top-order, including Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, and Ollie Pope, dominated the opening day of the match against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge, scoring 498/3.
Duckett and Crawley put on a 231-run partnership, the highest by England's opening pair at home since 1960. Pope remained unbeaten on 169 at stumps. Joe Root broke the record for the fastest player to 13,000 Test runs, surpassing Jacques Kallis' mark of 159 matches, achieving this milestone in his 153rd Test match. He is now 2,916 runs behind Sachin Tendulkar's all-time record of 15,921 Test runs.
With this achievement, Root has cemented his position as one of the greatest batters in Test cricket history, and his record-breaking feat has sent shockwaves throughout the cricketing world. As the only active player in the list of top run-scorers, Root is considered a favourite to surpass Tendulkar's record, and his fans will be eagerly watching his progress in the coming years.