Joe Root has made history by entering the top three in the list of most Test runs. The England batter overtook legends Rahul Dravid and Jacques Kallis during the fourth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against India at Old Trafford, Manchester.
Root, already England’s highest run-scorer in Test cricket, continues to shine. His latest achievement puts him behind only two of the greatest names in cricket history — Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting.
Tendulkar leads the chart with 15,921 runs in 200 Tests. Ponting is second with 13,378 runs from 168 matches. With Root now reaching 13,290 runs*, he surpasses South Africa’s Kallis (13,289) and India’s Dravid (13,288).
This milestone came during a high-pressure game, where Root looked composed and in control. His form has been steady throughout the series, especially against India, a team he has consistently performed well against.
At just 33 years old, Root still has many years left in the game. He is now well-positioned to challenge for the second spot and, eventually, even aim for the all-time record. His technique, fitness, and hunger for runs make that possibility very real.
Joe Root’s journey in red-ball cricket started in 2012. Since then, he has grown into one of the most dependable batters for England. His performances across different conditions and against top teams have made him a standout player of his generation.
The list of most Test runs is filled with legends, and Root now stands shoulder-to-shoulder with them. What makes his record more impressive is his consistency across formats and ability to adapt.
As Root climbs further up the rankings, cricket fans around the world will be watching closely. Whether he surpasses Ponting or even Tendulkar remains to be seen, but his name is already etched in cricket history.Read More: Shaheen Afridi Expected Back in Pakistan T20 Team
