In a recent interview, Joe Root addressed the growing buzz around the possibility of him surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's monumental Test run record.
Root, who recently broke Alastair Cook's record for the most runs scored by an English player, remains uncertain about catching Tendulkar's tally of 15,921 runs, emphasizing that he has no idea about it.
Root, with a Test career spanning over a decade, has consistently performed at the highest level. However, as he draws nearer to Rahul Dravid's total of 13,288 runs, many are speculating whether he could ultimately go past Tendulkar's legendary mark.
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How close is Joe Root to breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s record?
In the ongoing Test series against Pakistan, Root achieved another milestone, surpassing Alastair Cook’s 12,472 runs to become England's highest run-scorer in Test cricket.
Root ended that particular innings on a staggering 262, marking his 35th Test century. He now sits on 12,664 runs across 147 matches, averaging an impressive 51.47.
While the star batter's career trajectory places him within reach of Rahul Dravid’s 13,288 runs, Tendulkar’s formidable 15,921-run total still seems a distant target.
He recently spoke to Sky Sports where he admitted, "I've no idea. It's some way off yet."
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Did Joe Root keep track of Alastair Cook's record?
The England batter also touched on a light-hearted moment during his innings, where teammate Ben Duckett joked that Root was counting down the 71 runs he needed to surpass Cook's total.
When asked about Duckett's comment, Root stated, "I wasn't counting them down, that's a lie. "Of course, you know. You guys are telling me every other day!"
Who holds the record for most Test runs?
Here's a look at the top five run-scorers in Test cricket:
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| Player | Matches | Innings | Runs | Average | Highest Score | 50s | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR Tendulkar (IND) | 200 | 329 | 15,921 | 53.78 | 248* | 68 | 51 |
| RT Ponting (AUS) | 168 | 287 | 13,378 | 51.85 | 257 | 62 | 41 |
| JH Kallis (SA) | 166 | 280 | 13,289 | 55.37 | 224 | 58 | 45 |
| R Dravid (IND) | 164 | 286 | 13,288 | 52.31 | 270 | 63 | 36 |
| JE Root (ENG) | 147 | 268 | 12,664 | 51.47 | 262 | 64 | 35 |
With plenty of cricket still left in Root's career, only time will tell if he can break Tendulkar's long-standing record.
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