The England star cricketer Joe Root is all set to represent England in the three-match Test series against Pakistan, beginning October 7 (today) in Multan. The 33 years old right-handed batter is in excellent form, having recently impressed in Test series against both West Indies and Sri Lanka in the third quarter of 2024. With the upcoming matches, Joe Root not only aims to maintain his performance but also has the opportunity to break several significant records and edge closer to Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most Test runs.
Key Records Joe Root Can Break:
1. Most Runs in Tests for England
Joe Root has accumulated 12,402 runs in 146 Test matches since his debut in Nagpur against India on December 13, 2012. He needs just 71 more runs in the Pakistan series to surpass Alastair Cook’s record of 12,472 runs, making him the highest run-scorer for England in Test cricket. Achieving this milestone would also elevate him to fifth place on the list of the all-time leading Test run-scorers.
2. First Batter to Score 5000 Runs in the World Test Championship (WTC)
Currently leading the all-time WTC run chart, Joe Root has scored 4973 runs in 58 matches. With only 27 runs needed, he has the chance to become the first batter in the world to reach 5000 runs in the WTC format during the series against Pakistan.
3. Most Catches in Test Cricket
Joe Root has taken 201 catches in 146 Test matches, placing him third on the all-time list for the most Test catches. If he manages to take 10 more catches in this series, he will break Rahul Dravid’s record of 210 catches and become the player with the most catches in Test cricket. Joe Root currently trails Dravid (210 catches) and Mahela Jayawardene (205 catches).
Additional Milestone in the WTC
Joe Root, who has scored 1398 runs in 16 matches during the 2023-25 WTC cycle, is on the verge of another achievement. With just 102 more runs, he will become the first player in history to score at least 1500 runs in all the three editions of the WTC.
As the series unfolds, Joe Root has a chance to solidify his place in cricket history, adding to his already impressive legacy.
