History was rewritten at Old Trafford as Joe Root etched his name deeper into cricketing legend during the fourth Test against India.
The former England captain went past Rahul Dravid and Jacques Kallis on Day 3, becoming the third-highest run-scorer in Test cricket.
Root achieved this milestone in style, reaching 30 runs in Friday’s morning session — the exact figure needed to surpass Dravid. This feat puts him behind only Sachin Tendulkar (15,921 runs) and Ricky Ponting (13,378 runs), underscoring his legacy among cricket’s elite.
Known for his consistency and elegance at the crease, the 34-year-old has now accumulated 13,292* runs in 157 matches, including 37 hundreds. His performance in the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy has further showcased his enduring brilliance and hunger for runs.
Root’s achievement adds another chapter to England’s rich cricket history, while also igniting conversation about the evolution of modern-day batting legends.
