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Sunil Gavaskar On Whether Joe Root Can Break Sachin Tendulkar's Record Of Most Runs In Test Cricket

Sunil Gavaskar knows a thing or two about scoring runs in Test cricket. The Indian batting legend was the first batter to complete 10,000 runs in Test cricket and he has given his verdict on the latest entrant to the elite club - Joe Root. The former England captain has been in devastating form with the bat and has been scoring centuries at will in the ongoing Test series against New Zealand. There is a lot of discussion about whether the 31-year-old Root can pose a threat to the all-time run scoring record of Sachin Tendulkar. Gavaskar has said that anything is possible in sport but it is going to be a very tough task even for someone with Root's level of consistency.

England vs New Zealand: On Camera, England Woman Cricketer Twerks To Celebrate Joe Root's Century

Joe Root has been in stunning form with the bat in the past year and in the opening Test against New Zealand at Lord's, he became the latest entrant to the elite 10,000-run club in Test cricket. The former England captain continued his rich vein of form in the ongoing second Test at the Trent Bridge in Nottingham, scoring a brilliant 176 to lead England's reply to New Zealand's mammoth first innings score of 553. As Joe Root reached the magical three-figure mark, a few of England Women team stars were in the stadium to witness the special knock.

Watch: Joe Root's "Unbelievable" Reverse Scoop Six Off Tim Southee Goes Viral

England batter Joe Root has been in fine form over the course of last year and he showed his class once again in the ongoing second Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge after scoring 176 runs off 211 balls with the help of 26 fours and one six. He helped the hosts post 539 runs in reply to New Zealand's first innings score of 553, meaning the visitors could only take a slender lead of 14. On Day 4 of the ongoing Test, Root showed his complete range and even registered a reverse scoop six off the bowling of Tim Southee, leaving fans and commentators in awe.

Extraordinary Joe: England's 'greatest ever' at it again

It was one of those wow moments.

England bowlers tee up grandstand finish to second Test against New Zealand

England’s bowlers teed up a grandstand finish to the second LV= Insurance Test against New Zealand, with a rousing effort on day four opening the door to a classic conclusion at Trent Bridge.

Haaland signs, agent Mahrez and McIlroy’s joy – Monday’s sporting social

Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to provide an insight into their lives on social media.

England v New Zealand: second Test, day four – live!

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England vs New Zealand: James Anderson Becomes Only Third Bowler To Achieve Rare Landmark In Tests

James Anderson claimed his 650th Test wicket as England reduced New Zealand to 27-1 in their second innings at lunch on the fourth day of the second Test. Anderson was gifted his landmark wicket as New Zealand opener Tom Latham left a straight ball that clattered into his stumps. The 39-year-old fast bowler is just third man ever to reach the landmark after spin legends Shane Warne and Muttiah Muralitharan.

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Sunil Gavaskar On Whether Joe Root Can Break Sachin Tendulkar's Record Of Most Runs In Test Cricket

England vs New Zealand: On Camera, England Woman Cricketer Twerks To Celebrate Joe Root's Century

Watch: Joe Root's "Unbelievable" Reverse Scoop Six Off Tim Southee Goes Viral

Extraordinary Joe: England's 'greatest ever' at it again

England bowlers tee up grandstand finish to second Test against New Zealand

Haaland signs, agent Mahrez and McIlroy’s joy – Monday’s sporting social

England v New Zealand: second Test, day four – live!

England vs New Zealand: James Anderson Becomes Only Third Bowler To Achieve Rare Landmark In Tests