Joe Root Creates History: England’s Modern-Day Maestro Eyes Tendulkar’s Crown

Joe Root, England’s batting rock, made yet another historic moment that will further frame him as one of the greatest Test cricketers ever. After a second Test series against India that was hardly fruitful, Root returned to avenge his critics with consecutive centuries in both Lord’s and Manchester, decisively re-establishing himself at the longest format.

The century at Manchester has been an entry, but in reality, it was a way to enter into a record-breaking career knock, which included moving across Aussie legend Ricky Ponting in the list of most Test runs. Joe Root creates history as the second-highest run scorer of all time in Tests, only trailing the Godfather of cricket, Sachin Tendulkar.

Root Closes in on Tendulkar’s Test Record

Currently, Root has just under 2500 runs for him to complete the distance that separates him and Tendulkar’s towering height of 15,921 runs in Test cricket. Every time he steps on the field, by his consistency, technical finesse, and of course, unyielding hunger for runs, Joe Root creates history. At the current rate, the most likely threat to the endurance record of Tendulkar shall prove itself.

The hallmark of Root’s career, unlike many of his peers, is the global adaptability-matched with the ability to play on spinning tracks in India, swinging decks in England, and bouncy pitches in Australia. This is the best example of pure composure, shot selection, and control of conditions that made a merry mockery of the Indian bowlers.

WTC: Root’s Personal Kingdom

As with so many other records in his career, Joe Root creates history way ahead of his competitors since the start of the World Test Championship (WTC). He has scored a phenomenal 6000 runs-plus in the WTC, hence becoming the first cricketer to do so. To date, Steve Smith, the only second name on the list, trails Root by almost 1800 runs. 

With 20 centuries under his belt in the WTC, Root’s records have been further corroborated. In that run, Smith is second with 13 hundreds, but that still puts Root far ahead of the chase. Such has been Root’s grip over this phase of Test cricket that runs have come along the way to carry the England batting lineup single-handedly on quite a few occasions.

During the second innings of the final Test at the Oval, Joe Root creates history again by becoming the first man in WTC history to face more than 10,000 balls. His endurance, technique, and temperament for batting for long hours have set Joe Root as a Test giant in the modern era.

A Record That Will Stand the Test of Time?

With Root at his current age and form, one might consider it viscerally possible for Joe Root to enter history by surpassing Tendulkar’s all-time Test runs tally. Of course, longevity, fitness, and motivations would be paramount, but Root’s not showing any evidence of slowing down. His perception of the game is still fresh and passionate as it was when he donned the English cap.

As the Godfather of cricket, Sachin Tendulkar has held this Test run record for over a decade, but the relentless pursuit of excellence seems to suggest that perhaps there might be a shift in the scenario much sooner than expected.

Certainly, Tendulkar’s record is such that it looms like a mountain, but perhaps the biggest factor in making it a real possibility is Root’s fearless focus and his love for the format. Cricket experts, including former players, have already taken the conversation into the how soon—not if—Root will climb to the zenith of the all-time run charts.

Impact Beyond Numbers

Jonathan Trott would have a few things to say about it, but statistically speaking, Root isn’t so big; rather, he has been a true cultural ambassador for Test cricket, so he speaks volumes with his actions in an age when the longest format struggles to prove its worth. His love for batting long sessions, his fight during tough tours, and his calm leadership during turbulent times have made him one of the finest ambassadors of the red-ball game.

He is remembered in England not only as a prolific run-getter but also for the element of bringing along the traditional Test match feel. For young aspirants who wish to achieve something in this format of the game, Root is the person to question.

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FAQs

Q1: Over how many Test runs must Joe Root cross for Sachin Tendulkar’s record?

A1: Joe Root requires just over 2500 runs more to exceed the benchmark set by deity Sachin Tendulkar in terms of accumulating the most runs in Tests.

Q2: How many 100s has Root made in the World Test Championship?

A2: Joe Root is a record holder for scoring 20 centuries in the WTC, the most of any player worldwide.

Q3: Who is the competitor closest to Root regarding the WTC run tally?

A3: Second-highest run-scorer in WTC after Root is Steve Smith, who has around 1800 runs less than Root.

Q4: What record does Joe Root make in the last Test played against India at The Oval?

A4: At the last Test match, Joe Root made history as the first player to cross 6000 runs and face over 10,000 balls in a World Test Championship.

Q5: Where can I get live updates of Joe Root’s cricketing records?

A5: You can follow each live cricket match update on Winexch, which includes real-time coverage, stats, and insights into Joe Root’s journey to cricketing immortality.