As the high-stakes five-match Test series between England and India kicks off at Headingley, all eyes are on Joe Root, who stands on the brink of rewriting cricket history. The former England captain is poised to break four major records, solidifying his legacy as one of the greatest Test batters of all time.
đ 1. Most Test Runs Against India
Root has amassed 2,846 runs in 30 Tests against India. With just 154 more runs, he will become the first player ever to score 3,000 Test runs against the Indian team.
đ 2. Surpassing Sachin Tendulkarâs Record in England
Root is just two runs away from overtaking Sachin Tendulkarâs record of 1,575 Test runs in IndiaâEngland matches played in England. Root currently has 1,574 runs in 15 Tests, boasting a staggering average of 74.95, compared to Tendulkarâs 54.31.
𧀠3. Most Catches by a Fielder in Test History
With 208 catches in 153 Tests, Root needs just three more to surpass Rahul Dravidâs world record of 210 catches, becoming the most successful non-wicketkeeper fielder in Test cricket.
đ 4. Second-Highest Run-Scorer in Test Cricket
Root currently has 13,006 Test runs. If he scores 373 more during this series, he will surpass Ricky Pontingâs tally of 13,378 runs, becoming the second-highest run-scorer in Test history, behind only Sachin Tendulkar (15,921).
đ„ Bonus Milestone: 11th Century vs India
Root has already scored 10 Test centuries against India. One more will tie him with Steve Smith, who holds the record for most Test tons (11) against India.
Stay tuned for more milestones from the IND vs ENG Test series.
