Joe Root Breaks Sir Alastair Cook’s Record as England’s Leading Test Run Scorer
Joe Root has made history by surpassing Sir Alastair Cook to become England’s all-time leading run-scorer in Test cricket. Root achieved this milestone during the third day of England’s first Test match against Pakistan.
Root needed 71 runs to overtake Cook’s record of 12,472 runs. In his first innings of the match, Root successfully reached this target, solidifying his position as England’s highest run-getter in Tests. This achievement was a long time coming for the 33-year-old, and he did it with confidence and composure on the third morning in Multan.
In his 147th Test appearance, Root moved into fifth place on the all-time list, taking 14 matches fewer than Cook, who retired in 2018, to achieve this feat. The moment of breaking the record was understated, with minimal fanfare from the local crowd, marked only by a simple touch of gloves with his batting partner Ben Duckett and a congratulatory pat on the shoulder.
Root’s dedication to the game and his exceptional batting skills have earned him this prestigious title in English cricket. His accomplishment signifies his significant contribution to the sport and solidifies his position as one of England’s finest cricketers of all time.