Joe Root Closes in on Tendulkar’s Test Record in Stunning Old Trafford Display
So here’s something truly special from the world of cricket—Joe Root, one of England’s finest batters, is now officially within reach of breaking what once felt like an untouchable record: Sachin Tendulkar’s 15,921 Test runs. Yeah, you heard that right. Root’s not just chasing greatness anymore—he’s practically staring it in the face.
During the fourth Test against India at Old Trafford, Root delivered a masterclass in patience, timing, and pure class. He brought up his 38th Test century, which—get this—moved him past not one, not two, but three all-time legends in the space of a few deliveries. First, Rahul Dravid. Then Jacques Kallis. And eventually, Ricky Ponting. Just three more massive names added to the list of players Root has gracefully eased past.
It wasn’t done with any drama or showboating either. Just a single here, a flick there, and all with the same calm composure he’s always had. It’s like he’s in his own rhythm—some call it “Rootian”—a style filled with dabs to third man, cheeky sweeps, straight drives that glide like poetry, and scampered singles that somehow turn into doubles. And the crowd? They were loving every moment of it.
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At one point, he reached the magical figure of 13,409 Test runs, nudging past Ponting to become the second-highest run-scorer in Test history. That’s a big deal. Only Tendulkar remains ahead—and Root’s still got the gas in the tank. He’s 34 now, but he’s showing no signs of slowing down. In fact, since 2021, he’s averaging over 90 runs per Test. That’s not just form—that’s legacy-building stuff.
What’s fascinating is how this journey started. Root’s debut came in 2012 in Nagpur—his only match sharing the field with Tendulkar himself. No one knew back then that the young lad in a navy blue cap would one day be chasing the Little Master’s record.
Now with England having a jam-packed Test schedule through to 2027, and with Root’s current run rate, the numbers suggest he could actually overtake Tendulkar in early 2028—maybe even during a tour of India. Imagine that: passing Sachin, in India, in the format Sachin dominated for decades. It would be the ultimate full-circle moment.
And yet, despite all these milestones, Root still has one box left unticked—a Test century in Australia. It’s the one frontier where success has eluded him. He knows it. Everyone does. But if his current form continues, there’s every reason to believe even that final itch will be scratched soon.
So yeah—Joe Root’s not just playing cricket. He’s rewriting the record books, one elegant stroke at a time. And now, just one name stands in his way. Sachin Tendulkar. The chase is well and truly on.
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