Joe Root Just One Step Away From Matching Sachin Tendulkar Big World Record

08.10.2024 - 16:45 sports.ndtv.com

England's vibrant batter Joe Root took a step closer to matching Sachin Tendulkar's elusive record for 1000-plus Test runs in most calendar years.

After Pakistan slammed a mammoth 556-run total on the back of centuries from Salman Ali Agha (104*), Abdullah Shafique (102) and skipper Shan Masood (151).

Root stepped up to steady visitors ship after England lost stand-in skipper Ollie Pope to Naseem Shah early in the first innings.

He approached each delivery that came his way with caution to ensure that England didn't lose further wickets after losing Pope.

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