Joe Root’s remarkable Test career has reached new heights, with the former England captain surpassing Alastair Cook as his country’s leading run-scorer. Cook, who witnessed Root’s historic achievement in Multan, Pakistan, expressed his admiration and belief that Root has the potential to become the most prolific run-scorer in Test cricket history, surpassing the legendary Sachin Tendulkar.
Root’s current tally of 12,716 runs places him just 3,206 runs behind Tendulkar’s record of 15,921 runs. While the task may seem daunting, Cook believes that Root’s exceptional talent and longevity could make it a reality.
“I think Joe Root could set a mark, certainly on an English side, that’ll be very hard to beat,” Cook said. “But you just never know. I hope he can get very close, if not be the first person who scores 16,000 Test runs. It’d be a great achievement.”
Root’s journey to the top has been marked by consistency and brilliance. He has scored over 1,000 runs in a calendar year on seven occasions, including a record-breaking 1,786 runs in 2021. His ability to adapt to different conditions and bowl types has made him one of the most feared batsmen in the world.
As Root continues to pile up runs, cricket fans are witnessing a potential shift in the history books. Tendulkar’s record has stood for over two decades, but Root’s relentless pursuit of excellence could see him break the unbreakable.
