Root scores 10,000th Test run - now for Tendulkar's record?
Joe Root could surpass Sachin Tendulkar as the leading run scorer in Test history.
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List Of Cricketers To Score 10,000 Runs In Test Cricket
Joe Root became the latest entrant to the 10,000-run club in Test cricket, achieving the rare feat on Day 4 of the opening Test against New Zealand on Sunday. Root became only the second Englishman to reach the milestone after Alastair Cook and the 14th overall. He reached the 10,000-run mark in his 218th innings, becoming the fastest England batter to do so. Cook had reached the landmark in his 229th innings. Incidentally, Root is also the joint-youngest to reach the mark along with Cook, both of whom reached the milestone at the age of 31y 157d.
Joe Root joins an absolutely elite list of cricketers to reach 10,000 Test runs
Joe Root has become just the 14th player to score 10,000 Test runs.
Harbhajan Singh says he's embarrassed about the slapgate incident involving Sreesanth
Harbhajan Singh has apologised to S. Sreesanth for the 'slapgate' incident that happened during the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008. Harbhajan was leading Mumbai Indians in the match against Kings XI Punjab (Punjab Kings) in the absence of regular skipper Sachin Tendulkar.
"If You Can Become Even 50% Like Your Father...": Kapil Dev's Message To Arjun Tendulkar
Arjun Tendulkar was bought by Mumbai Indians for Rs 30 lakh in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 mega auction in February this year and fans were expecting the 22-year-old to finally make his debut this season. But that was not to be as Arjun did not get a chance to showcase his skills. There has been a buzz surrounding Arjun and when the left-arm seamer would make his IPL debut. Former India captain Kapil Dev has said that people should leave him alone, and the message to the youngster should be to just enjoy his cricket.
"This Is Why Sport Can Make You Cry," Ravi Shastri Tweets On Alexander Zverev's French Open Semi-Final Heartbreak
Alexander Zverev was left heartbroken as an injury forced him to pull out of his French Open 2022 semi-final clash against Rafael Nadal at Court Philippe Chatrier on Friday. Trying to hit a return shot against Nadal in the second set, Zverev turned his ankle and screamed in agony, before lying on the ground in pain. He was taken off court on a wheelchair, before he returned to give Nadal a hug and wave the crowd goodbye to a standing ovation.
Sachin Tendulkar hails Rafael Nadal for his concern towards injured Alexander Zverev during French Open semis
Sachin Tendulkar lavished praise on tennis legend Rafael Nadal for his caring nature towards his rival Alexander Zverev during the semi-final of the French Open on Friday. Olympic gold medallist Zverev had to pull out of the match because of an injury to his right ankle. The match ended in Nadal's favour with a scoreline of 7-6 (10-8), 6-6. Taking to Twitter, Tendulkar posted a picture of Nadal talking and comforting the injured Zverev, and wrote, "The humility and concern shown by Nadal is what makes him so special."
"MS Dhoni Dropped Me From Playing XI...": Virender Sehwag Reveals Why He Contemplated Retirement From ODIs In 2008 And Who Stopped Him
Virender Sehwag changed the definition of a Test opener with his free-spirited batting for the Indian cricket team. He played 104 Tests, 251 ODIs and 19 T20Is scoring 8586, 8273 and 394 runs in the three formats, respectively. Sehwag was also the first Indian cricketer to score a triple century in Tests. Even for such a great cricketer, there was a phase when he contemplated early retirement. The incident happened during India's 2008 tour of Australia. Virender Sehwag elaborated on the incident, in a show, when asked how to deal with criticism.