Joe Root Becomes England's All-Time Leading Test Run Scorer

Joe Root has made history by becoming England's highest run-scorer in Test cricket, surpassing Sir Alastair Cook's previous record of 12,472 runs during the ongoing Test against Pakistan. Root achieved this milestone by scoring his 71st run with a boundary on Day 3, finishing the session with an unbeaten 82, placing him fifth on the all-time Test run-scorers list. His remarkable consistency and performance have led experts, including Cook and Michael Vaughan, to suggest that he could potentially break Sachin Tendulkar's all-time record of 15,921 runs, provided he maintains form and avoids injuries. Root's achievement has been widely celebrated, with tributes highlighting his selflessness and dedication to the team. Currently, Root stands alone as the only active player with over 10,000 Test runs, making him a significant figure in modern cricket. As England continues to score against Pakistan, Root's pursuit of further milestones remains a focal point of the series.