Many times we have come across discussions regarding the best test batter of the present time but if we go by the performances, the English cricketer Joe Root is certainly way ahead of all other fabulous cricketers of current times – Kane Williamson, Steve Smith and Virat Kohli.
The former England captain Michael Atherton strongly feels that Joe Root has solidified his reputation as the world’s leading Test batter. Michael Atherton’s assertion comes as Joe Root continues to demonstrate phenomenal form in Test cricket over the past few years.
Joe Root has accumulated astounding 5,063 runs since 2021, which include 19 Test centuries—the most by any player during this period. Even in the ongoing series against New Zealand, Root has maintained consistency, scoring 132 runs across two matches at an average of 44.00.
Michael Atherton lauded Joe Root’s form, stating that currently he is unquestionably the best as he has scored 19 test hundreds since 2021, 10 more than the second best – Kane Williamson.
While Joe Root continues to shine, other English players like Harry Brook have also shown immense potential. Harry Brook, with 349 runs at an average of 116.33 in the same series, has made an impression with two centuries. Despite Harry Brook’s success, Atherton emphasised Root’s unparalleled consistency and experience as he said that Joe Root is doing that day in and day out and he is incredibly consistent.
Root’s remarkable tally of centuries and runs since 2021 places him far ahead of his contemporaries. His ability to deliver in different conditions and against challenging bowling attacks cements his place as a modern-day great.
Atherton concluded with high praise for Root, calling him an “unbelievable player” and reiterating that despite the rise of young talents like Brook, Root remains England’s best batter.
Well, the stats are completely in favor of Joe Root and we have to agree with Michael Atherton, what do you say?
