Joe Root has etched his name into the history books by becoming the first English batter to surpass 13,000 runs in Test cricket. The milestone came during England’s four-day Test against Zimbabwe at Edgbaston, where he reached the mark with a composed and fluent innings.
Root is only the fifth cricketer ever to cross the 13,000-run barrier in Tests, joining legends Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, Jacques Kallis, and Rahul Dravid. Impressively, Root achieved the feat in just 153 matches—making him the fastest in terms of matches played.
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In innings, Root reached the milestone in his 279th, placing him fifth on the all-time list. Tendulkar remains the fastest by innings, having reached 13,000 in just 266.
Root’s achievement is a landmark moment for England, marking the first time a player from the nation has entered the elite 13,000-club. With his current form and England’s packed Test calendar, Root could soon challenge Tendulkar’s all-time record of 15,921 runs.
