England captain Ben Stokes has applauded his teammate Joe Root for his remarkable achievement in becoming England’s record Test run-scorer. During the first Test match against Pakistan in Multan, Root surpassed former England captain Sir Alastair Cook’s record of 12,472 runs by scoring 72 not out.
Despite sitting out the match due to injury, Stokes expressed his admiration for Root’s selfless and incredible qualities in a video released by the England and Wales Cricket Board. Stokes praised Root’s dedication to putting the team first, highlighting his exceptional character and remarkable achievement.
Describing Root as an incredible player, Stokes emphasised the significance of Root’s record-breaking feat, suggesting that it would take a considerable amount of time for someone else to surpass it. Stokes lauded Root’s non-selfishness as a distinguishing factor that sets him apart from others and predicted that Root’s legacy would endure for a long time in English cricket.
The praise from Captain Stokes underscores the respect and admiration Root commands within the England cricket team for his outstanding contribution to the sport. Root’s milestone as England’s leading Test run-scorer marks a significant moment in his career and solidifies his place as one of the country’s cricketing greats.