Joe Root Nears Sachin Tendulkar’s Century Record in Test Cricket

England’s star batsman Joe Root has scored his 35th century against Pakistan and is currently in great form. With this milestone, discussions have resurfaced about the possibility of him breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most centuries in Test cricket.

Joe Root scored his 35th century against Pakistan

Joe Root scored his 35th century in challenging conditions against Pakistan. Chasing a massive total of 556 runs, England lost an early wicket at just 4 runs. Root then steadied the innings, scoring 139 runs off 217 balls. He is still at the crease, forming a partnership with Harry Brook.

Joe Root has already scored 12,521 runs in 147 Test matches. If he manages to score 3,401 more runs in his career, he will become the highest run-scorer in Test cricket history.

At 33 years old, Joe Root has 35 centuries to his name. He has a golden opportunity to break Sachin Tendulkar’s record. Tendulkar took 200 innings to score 35 centuries, while Root has reached the same mark in 268 innings. After 238 innings, Tendulkar had amassed 13,234 runs, while Root currently has 12,521.

Tendulkar had scored 45 centuries in 238 innings with an average of 55. Root, on the other hand, has 35 centuries. Breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s record is a huge challenge for any batsman, but if Joe Root stays fit in the coming years, he has a chance to surpass the record. Root has already scored several centuries in Test cricket this year.

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