Yorkshireman Joe Root’s remarkable 150 against India at Old Trafford not only secured England’s commanding position in the fourth Test but also propelled him to second place on the all-time Test run-scorers’ list. This innings marked his 38th Test century, surpassing legends like Rahul Dravid, Jacques Kallis, and Ricky Ponting. With a career total of 13,409 runs, Root now trails only Sachin Tendulkar, who amassed 15,921 runs over his illustrious career.
00:00Yorkshireman Joe Root's remarkable 1.50 against India at Old Trafford not only secured England's
00:07commanding position in the fourth Test, but also propelled him to second place on the all-time
00:13Test run scorers list. This innings marked the 38th Test century, surpassing legends like Raoul
00:20Dravid, Chance Callis and Ricky Ponting. With a career total of 13,409 runs, he only trails
00:28Sachin Tendulkar with his illustrious career. Root's innings was a masterclass in technique and
00:35temperament. After surviving a close run out on 22, he played a chancelless knock, showcasing his
00:41ability to dominate both pace and spin. His partnership with Ollie Pope added 1.44 and
00:47despite quick wickets falling around him, Root remained steadfast. He shared a crucial 1.42 run
00:55stand with Ben Stokes, who retired hurt on 66 due to cramp, which eventual dismissal came when he
01:02was stumped off Ravid Jodeja, but not before he had laid a solid foundation for England's innings.
01:08He's overtaken fellow Yorkshireman Harry Brook in the ICC's batting rankings, now sitting at top spot
01:15once again.
01:17Oh, everybody wants to be number one, don't they? Him probably more than anybody else.
01:22But no, he's a phenomenal player. I'm not in the same league as him, so I'm happy to let him have it. He's played for 12, 13 years or however long he's played. In my opinion, he's the best test batter of all time, so I'll let him have that one for now.
01:38This performance underscores Root's consistency and adaptability across various conditions. His prolific run scoring has been instrumental in
01:48England's successes and he continues to be pivotal in their batting lineup.
01:52As Root eyes Tendulkar's record, his hunger for runs remains undismissed. Seems within reach, potentially within the next 25 to 30 tests. Root's legacy as one of England's greatest
02:06tests batsmen is firmly cemented and his pursuit of further milestones continues to inspire.
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