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Joe Root is 'far ahead' in the list of 'Fab Four', feels Saba Karim

Joe Root, saying the charismatic cricketer could surpass Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar's record for most runs in Test history, closer home, former India selector Saba Karim has said that the former England skipper stands head and shoulders above in the 'Fab Four' list of modern-day batsman, including Virat Kohli, Steve Smith and Kane Williamson. Root, who handed over England's Test captaincy reins to all-rounder Ben Stokes to concentrate on his batting, scored a fine unbeaten century to guide the home team to a five-wicket win against the Williamson-led New Zealand at Lord's to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. In guiding England to a morale-boosting win, Root surpassed the 10,000-run milestone to become just the 14th cricketer to reach the mark.

"Above Everyone...": Ex-BCCI Selector Says Joe Root is "Far Ahead" Of Virat Kohli, Steve Smith And Kane Williamson

Joe Root is the toast of the cricket world right now after becoming only the 14th batter to score over 10,000 runs in Tests. He became just the second England batter after Alastair Cook 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.

PAUL NEWMAN: Root has to be No 1 for England's best modern batsman

It was a question, posed after the Lord's Test by ESPNcricinfo on social media, that does not have a definitive answer. You can pick only one, said the website, alongside pictures of Joe Root, Sir Alastair Cook and Kevin Pietersen.

Labuschagne thanks Glamorgan for opportunity to play in 2021-22 season

Sri Lanka, Australia's world number 1 Test batter Marnus Labuschagne thanked Glamorgan County for the opportunity to be a part of the ongoing county season. "Thanks to everyone at @glamcricket for another season. Cardiff feels like my second home because of all the great people around the club, and I have loved playing with this bunch of blokes. Go Glam," said Labuschagne on Instagram.

Sri Lanka vs Australia 1st T20I Live Updates: Aaron Finch Hopes To Bring Joy In SL

Sri Lanka vs Australia 1st T20I Live Updates: Australia's cricketers hope to bring some "joy" to Sri Lanka, white-ball captain Aaron Finch said on Friday, as the island nation prepares for a seven-week tour while wrestling with an unprecedented economic crisis. The squad arrived Wednesday for their first all-format series against Sri Lanka in six years, at a time when fuel shortages, rolling blackouts and political turmoil have made life a misery for many. The tour has raised security concerns in the Australian camp after deadly unrest in Sri Lanka last month, but Finch said his team were excited to be in the country. Australia will play three Twenty20 internationals, five one-day internationals and two Test matches during the tour, which ends July 12.

Sri Lanka name two spinners for first T20 against Australia

Sri Lanka included Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana, recently back from playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL), in theeir side for the first Twenty20 against Australia on Tuesday as they look to test the visitors with spin.

"They've Got Rid Of 'Mr. Fix-it' Tag": Steve Smith Given License To Thrill Ahead Of Sri Lanka T20Is

At one point Steve Smith was among the most sought after batters during the Indian Premier League auctions, however, as things would turn out, the Australian superstar was given the cold shoulder in the IPL 2022 mega auction, going unsold. Never known to be a batter to tee-off from the word go, Smith has over time become adept at the anchor role, while others around him do the big-hitting. During IPL 2021, Smith played eight matches, scoring 152 runs at a strike-rate of 112.59. In the T20 World Cup, in four innings, Smith scored just 69 runs at a strike-rate of 97.18.

Australia pick three pacers for first Sri Lanka T20

Australia have picked three pacemen for the first T20 international against Sri Lanka on Tuesday, hoping their World Cup-winning formula will work in their favour again.

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Joe Root is 'far ahead' in the list of 'Fab Four', feels Saba Karim

"Above Everyone...": Ex-BCCI Selector Says Joe Root is "Far Ahead" Of Virat Kohli, Steve Smith And Kane Williamson

PAUL NEWMAN: Root has to be No 1 for England's best modern batsman

Labuschagne thanks Glamorgan for opportunity to play in 2021-22 season

Sri Lanka vs Australia 1st T20I Live Updates: Aaron Finch Hopes To Bring Joy In SL

Sri Lanka name two spinners for first T20 against Australia

"They've Got Rid Of 'Mr. Fix-it' Tag": Steve Smith Given License To Thrill Ahead Of Sri Lanka T20Is

Australia pick three pacers for first Sri Lanka T20