England star batter Joe Root has achieved another historic milestone in Test cricket. On the fourth day of the Test match against New Zealand at The Oval, Root completed 14,000 runs in his Test career.
With this achievement, Root became only the second player in the history of Test cricket to surpass the 14,000-run mark. The milestone further strengthens his place among the greatest batters in cricket history. Before Root, only India's Sachin Tendulkar had scored more than 14,000 runs in Test cricket.
Second Player After Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar continues to hold the record for the most runs in Test cricket, having scored 15,921 runs during his career. Joe Root has now become the second player to join this exclusive club. Root reached the 14,000-run mark in 302 innings, while Tendulkar achieved the milestone in 279 innings.
Despite the difference in innings played, Root's achievement remains significant in the context of modern cricket, where players face the challenges of a packed international schedule, multiple formats, and continuous cricket throughout the year.
Among the Most Successful Test Batters of the Modern Era
Joe Root made his Test debut against India in 2012. Over the past decade and a half, he has established himself as the backbone of England's batting lineup. His technique, patience, and ability to score runs in different conditions have made him one of the most dependable batters of the modern era.
Root has scored runs at an average of more than 50 in his Test career and has consistently produced substantial scores. He has registered more than 40 Test centuries along with dozens of half-centuries, reflecting his consistency at the highest level.
List of Highest Run-Scorers in Test Cricket
Following Root's achievement of 14,000 Test runs, the list of the highest run-scorers in Test cricket has become even more notable. Sachin Tendulkar remains in first place, while Root has moved into second position. He has surpassed former Australia captain Ricky Ponting, South Africa's Jacques Kallis, and India's Rahul Dravid on the all-time runs list.
Experts believe that if Root remains fit over the next few years and continues to perform at a similar level, he could put himself in a position to challenge Sachin Tendulkar's record for the most runs in Test cricket.
Memorable Achievement Against New Zealand
Root reached the milestone during the Test match between England and New Zealand at The Oval. New Zealand set England a target of 463 runs, a total considered challenging in Test cricket. In New Zealand's second innings, Henry Nicholls scored a century, while Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell made important contributions. Their innings helped New Zealand set a substantial target for England.
