Joe Root Levels Sachin Tendulkar in Historic Test Record
Joe Root has officially started leveling with Sachin Tendulkar across the records in the Test format. Yesterday against Pakistan, he went on to score 66 runs, adding another half-century to his name. This eventually helped him to level with Sachin for having the most fifties in Tests.
Test cricket is going through one of the most interesting phases lately, as the history is about to be written again. Joe Root is dominating the game without any issues, as each innings takes him inches closer to the all-time records being held by Sachin Tendulkar in this format.
Yesterday, Joe Root was able to level himself with Sachin Tendulkar in a record. He went on to score 66 runs for England, helping them to take a massive lead in the first innings of the game. This was his 68th half-century in the longest format of the game, leveling with Sachin Tendulkar.
Root’s knock against Pakistan in the first innings has turned out to be a lot helpful for the team. Along with that, he has been able to make his comeback as a captain with a fine knock which has put England ahead in the game.
Our Take
Joe Root is having a great chance to overtake Sachin Tendulkar in this record. If Pakistan gives a competitive target for England to chase, Root will be willing to break the record set by Sachin Tendulkar, various years ago. And he will be the only Test batsman with 69 half-centuries to his name. Pakistan will be eager to ensure that they don't allow Root take this record anytime soon.