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Joe Root "Could Surpass Sachin Tendulkar's Record": Ex-England Captain Makes Big Claim

Joe Root became just the second England batter to score 10,000 Test runs during a match-winning hundred against New Zealand at Lord's on Sunday. The 31-year-old's typically composed 115 not out took England, who had been faltering at 69 for four, to a target of 277 and a five-wicket victory over the reigning World Test Championship winners with more than a day to spare. Root is often considered among modern cricket's "Big Four" batters together with Australia's Steve Smith, India's Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson, the current captain of New Zealand.

Joe Root puts captaincy cares behind him as he joins '10,000 club'

Joe Root underlined the talent that had long seemed obvious from early in his career when he became just the second England batsman to score 10,000 Test runs during a match-winning hundred against New Zealand at Lord's on Sunday. The 31-year-old Yorkshireman's typically composed 115 not out took England, who had been faltering at 69 for four, to a target of 277 and a five-wicket victory over the World Test champions with more than a day to spare.

Watch: "That Is Dumb, Pathetic", Michael Vaughan Tears Into England Batter After His Dismissal

The ongoing first Test between England and New Zealand has swung like a pendulum to-and-fro. But, by the time, stumps were called on Day 3, it was England that held the advantage as they were just 61 runs away from going 1-0 up in the series. Joe Root and Ben Stokes led England's fight back in the fourth innings after being a set a target of 277. However, initially, it was New Zealand that were on top after reducing England to 69/4 in the 20th over.

Wasim Jaffer's Savage Tweet After 17 Wickets Fall On Day 1 Of England vs New Zealand Lord's Test

The 1st England vs New Zealand Test got off to a frenetic start, with New Zealand bowled out for 132 after opting to bat and then England reduced to 116/7 at Stumps on Day 1 at Lord's. Former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer made note of the rapid fall of wickets and put out a witty tweet, drawing a comparison to how Indian pitches come under criticism when wickets tumble. "When 17 wkts fall in a day at Lord's, talk is about skills of the bowlers. When 17 wkts fall in a day at Ahmedabad, talk is about conditions," he tweeted, along with a meme featuring Salman Khan from the song "Character Dheela" from his movie "Ready".

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Joe Root "Could Surpass Sachin Tendulkar's Record": Ex-England Captain Makes Big Claim

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