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Joe Root now has his sights set on Sachin Tendulkar’s all-time Test runs record, after matching his six double centuries. Alastair Cook, overtaken by Root as England’s top scorer, warns that Tendulkar’s record for most Test runs could be next in line

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Updated on: 10 October 2024 12:29 pm

Joe Root. Photo: AP/John Walton

Joe Root has finally hit the career highs everyone knew he was destined for. In the Test against Pakistan, he shattered records, proving once again why he's one of England's all-time greats. No one’s really surprised -- it was only a matter of time. (Live Blog | More Sports News)

Root, 33, after scoring 258 runs in his sixth double century against Pakistan on Thursday, October 10, became England’s all-time leading run-scorer in Test cricket, adding another impressive achievement to his illustrious career.

Root’s stellar performance has earned him a spot on several elite lists, and guess what? A few Indians and India are part of them too. Curious to know why? Keep reading.

Most Runs For England In Tests

Root achieved a significant milestone in Test cricket during his innings in the first Test match against Pakistan at Multan on Wednesday, surpassing Sir Alastair Cook for the most Test runs with a stunning on-drive off the last delivery of Aamer Jamal's over.

Player	Span	Matches	Innings	Not Outs	Runs
Joe Root	2012-2024	147*	268	23	12604
Alastair Cook	2006-2018	161	291	16	12472
Graham Gooch	1975-1995	118	215	6	8900

Players Who Scored Double Centuries In India, Pakistan, And Sri Lanka

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Root has become only the third man ever to score double hundreds in India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka -- a rare record that further entrenches him within cricketing lore.

Player	Score	Location	Year
Joe Root	228	Galle	2021
Joe Root	218	Chennai	2021
Joe Root	203	Multan*	2024
Virender Sehwag	309	Multan	2004
Virender Sehwag	201	Galle	2008
Virender Sehwag	319	Chennai	2008
Mahela Jayawardene	374	Colombo	2006
Mahela Jayawardene	275	Ahmedabad	2009
Mahela Jayawardene	240	Karachi	2009

Matching Sachin Tendulkar's Double Tons

Root has now matched Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting’s tally of six double centuries in Test cricket, placing him among an elite group of players with this impressive feat.

Fifth In All-Time Test Runs

Root now ranks fifth in the all-time list for most career runs in Test cricket. The list is still led by Tendulkar, but after being surpassed by fellow English player, Cook hinted that Tendulkar’s record might be in danger next.