The 34-year-old surpassed three legends in one day as he cemented his place among the greats – and helped England strengthen their lead

BATTER Joe Root says he will not focus on beating Sachin Tendulkar's Test run-scoring record during the rest of his career. Root, 34, moved up to second in

England will need eight wickets not seven with a hobbling Rishabh Pant batting with broken foot a real possibility, and this pitch is not wearing that much, so lot of work to do, according to Nasser Hussain.

With a characteristic glide through point for one, Joe Root entered rarefied territory. He is now the second-highest run-scorer in Test match history, after overtaking Ricky Ponting, Jacques Kallis and Rahul Dravid on day three in Old Trafford.

Joe Root, during a superb innings of exactly 150 in the fourth Test against India at Old Trafford, went from fifth to second in the list of the highest run-scorers in Test cricket.

Root was given his Test cap by Collingwood in India—and it was no coincidence. Root became the fielder with the most catches in Test cricket. His career is not just an offshoot of its own; it's linked with legends and history.

England's Joe Root has moved closer to cricketing immortality with his latest test innings against India at his favourite venue.

England’s Joe Root has become the second highest run-scorer in Test cricket after a magnificent 150-run innings. His remarkable form since Covid-19 fuels hopes he will surpass Sachin Tendulkar’s record soon.