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Asked About Breaking Sachin Tendulkar's Record, Joe Root's Answer Wins Internet

England great Joe Root became the all-time highest-scoring player for his country at the age of 33, as he registered his 34th hundred in the second Test against Sri Lanka. There's been a significant shift in the way England play cricket at present, with Brendon McCullum's Bazball bringing about a change that demands a more attacking style. Yet, Root has managed to continue his exemplary form, pile up more runs, and reach milestones that others can only dream of. Sitting on the 7th spot of top run-getters in Test cricket with 12,377 runs to his name, Root has a realistic chance of beating the numero uno Sachin Tendulkar in the list.

'If PM Narendra Modi Agrees...': Ex-Pakistan Star's Blockbuster Take On India's Champions Trophy Row

The topic of Champions Trophy 2025 is creating new headlines everyday. Pakistan have been chosen as the hosts for the tournament but the question regarding India's participation still remains unanswered. Due to the political tension between the countries, India and Pakistan are yet to play a bilateral series, since 2013. Later in 2023, India also refused to travel to Pakistan for the Asia Cup and the tournament had to co-hosted by Sri Lanka. For the Champions Trophy, Pakistan Cricket Board has refused to accept a hybrid model, which has further complicated the situation. Recently, BCCI secretary Jay Shah was also appointed as the new chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC). His appointment is expected to play a crucial role in the Champions Trophy's future in Pakistan.

"There's Still An Age Gap": MS Dhoni's Big Remark On Relationship With Virat Kohli

The friendship between MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli has developed over the years and it is based on mutual respect and admiration. Both cricketers have publicly praised each other in the past and their camaraderie has been quite evident both on and off the field. In a video going viral on social media, Dhoni was asked about his relationship with Virat and had a straightforward answer. Dhoni said that there is an age gap between them but he believes Virat is among the best players in world cricket.

First Time In 147 Years: Joe Root Scripts History For England With 34th Test Ton

Joe Root set an England record of 34 Test centuries when he reached three figures for the second time in the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's. Root, who made 143 in the first innings to move level with the previous England record of 33 hundreds held by the retired Alastair Cook, went to a century on Saturday's third day when he cut Lahiru Kumara for the 10th four off 111 balls faced. It meant Root surpassed his fellow former England captain's mark. It is Root's 145th Test compared to Cook's career tally of 161 matches.

Record-Breaker Joe Root Leaves Sri Lanka With Huge Task In Second Test

Joe Root set an England record of 34 Test centuries as Sri Lanka were left with a mammoth chase to win the second Test at Lord's on Saturday. Root's 103, the star batsman's second hundred of the match after he made 143 in the first innings, took England to a second-innings total of 251 all out on the third day. That left Sri Lanka needing 483 to level this three-Test series at 1-1 following England's five-wicket win at Old Trafford last week. Root was last man out after edging ahead of retired England opener Alastair Cook's mark of 33 Test centuries.

More to come, says Root after setting England century record

LONDON : England's Joe Root said he had lost none of his desire to score runs for his country and get better as a player after compiling his 34th test century on Saturday at Lord's in the second test against Sri Lanka.

Joe Root hits record-breaking 34th test century for England

LONDON : Joe Root hit his 34th test century for England at Lord's on Saturday, surpassing the 33 scored by Sir Alastair Cook to become his country's greatest centurion in the game's longest format.

Michael Vaughan Compares Virat Kohli's Test Stats With Joe Root's, Fans React

World number 1 Test batter Joe Root is going through a purple patch in the format. He recently equalled the England record of 33 Test centuries held by Alastair Cook when he reached three figures on the first day of the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's on Thursday. Root was dismissed after scoring 143 runs off 206 balls in what was England's first innings in the game. A day after his sensational performance, former England capain Michael Vaughan took a dig at Indian cricket fans by comparing the Test stats of Root with that of Virat Kohli.

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Asked About Breaking Sachin Tendulkar's Record, Joe Root's Answer Wins Internet

'If PM Narendra Modi Agrees...': Ex-Pakistan Star's Blockbuster Take On India's Champions Trophy Row

"There's Still An Age Gap": MS Dhoni's Big Remark On Relationship With Virat Kohli

First Time In 147 Years: Joe Root Scripts History For England With 34th Test Ton

Record-Breaker Joe Root Leaves Sri Lanka With Huge Task In Second Test

More to come, says Root after setting England century record

Joe Root hits record-breaking 34th test century for England

Michael Vaughan Compares Virat Kohli's Test Stats With Joe Root's, Fans React