England's star batsman Joe Root has once again proven that he is one of the most dependable players in Test cricket. He scored another Test century in a stunning fashion at the Lord's Test.
Sports News: England's star batsman Joe Root has once again displayed his class. Playing against India in the IND vs ENG 3rd Test at Lord's on the second day, Root completed his 37th century in his Test career, surpassing many legends. Root, who returned unbeaten on 99 on the first day, brought the entire Lord's to its feet with applause as soon as he took a run off the first ball of the second day. This was not just a century, but a new chapter to be recorded in the record books.
Joe Root's 37th Test Century
Ravindra Jadeja deliberately gave Root the strike in the last over of the first day so that he could complete his century. But Root remained at 99* until the end of the day. On the second day, he completed his century by taking a run on the very first ball. This century was not only important for England, but also very special in terms of Joe Root's individual statistics. Now, he has become the fifth batsman with the most centuries in Test Cricket History.
Joe Root's Records in Test Cricket
- Matches: 156
- Centuries: 37
- Half-centuries: 67
- Total Runs: 13,200+
- Batting Average: Approximately 50+
With this new century, Root has surpassed Steve Smith (36 centuries) and Rahul Dravid (36 centuries). Now only Sachin Tendulkar (51), Jacques Kallis (45), Ricky Ponting (41), and Kumar Sangakkara (38) are ahead of him.
55th Century in International Cricket, Ahead of Jayawardene
Joe Root has now completed a total of 55 centuries in his international career (combining Tests + ODIs + T20Is). With this, he has surpassed Sri Lanka's Mahela Jayawardene (54) and equaled Hashim Amla (55). The list of players with the most centuries in international cricket is as follows:
- Sachin Tendulkar - 100 centuries
- Virat Kohli - 82 centuries
- Ricky Ponting - 71 centuries
- Kumar Sangakkara - 63 centuries
- Jacques Kallis - 62 centuries
- Hashim Amla - 55 centuries
- Joe Root - 55 centuries
Root's Leap in the Test Cricket Run Chart
Joe Root is now among the Top 5 Run Scorers in Test cricket. With over 13,000 runs, Root may soon surpass Ricky Ponting (13,378), Jacques Kallis (13,289), and Rahul Dravid (13,288). If he remains in form in the coming matches, he could soon become the second-highest scorer in Test history. Sachin Tendulkar (15,921) is at number one on this list.
Joe Root's bat knows how to score runs in every situation. His technique, mental strength, and ability to read the bowlers make him one of the most reliable test batsmen of today's era.
