Joe Root Surpasses Tendulkar to Make Test History Against India in England
What a moment in cricket history we just witnessed! Joe Root, one of the modern greats of the game, has once again etched his name in the record books—this time by surpassing none other than Sachin Tendulkar. Yes, you heard that right. Root has now become the highest run-scorer in Test matches between India and England played in England . He achieved this remarkable feat on Day 2 of the opening Test of the five-match series at Headingley in Leeds.
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Root’s 28-run innings may not seem monumental in isolation, but it took his tally to 1,602 runs in home Tests against India, edging past Tendulkar’s 1,575. What makes this even more impressive is the context. Tendulkar took 17 matches to accumulate his total, while Root has done it in just 16, with a staggering average of 72.81—nearly 20 runs more than the Indian legend. When we talk about consistency, elegance, and the ability to deliver under pressure, Root continues to be England’s rock.
But that’s not all. Root also achieved another milestone by overtaking Sri Lankan great Sanath Jayasuriya in total international runs, placing him ninth on the all-time list with a whopping 21,053 runs across all formats. That’s 366 matches, 479 innings, and an average touching 50—a testament to both longevity and class.
This series is also significant in many ways beyond individual records. With players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Stuart Broad, and James Anderson now retired, both India and England are ushering in a new era. Yet, Root stands as a steady force—a reminder of tradition, skill, and the enduring spirit of Test cricket. He made his debut against India in 2012, and over a decade later, he's still defining games with his bat.
What’s more heartening is how Root talks about the game. He never felt in competition with Kohli—rather, he admired him. And while he’s just 15 centuries away from Tendulkar’s all-time Test hundred record, Root insists it’s not about chasing numbers. For him, it’s about contributing to the team in every way—batting, slip fielding, even the occasional off-spin.
As the series progresses, all eyes will remain on Root. Not just for what more he can achieve, but for how he continues to represent the values of Test cricket: resilience, patience, and grace under pressure. Whether you’re a fan of England or India, you can’t help but respect what Joe Root brings to the field. And right now, he’s not just rewriting record books—he’s writing history.
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