Joe Root is on the verge of surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record for runs scored against India in Test cricket. Just one run away in England, Root could surpass Tendulkar, adding a new chapter to the historic Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
Joe Root or Sachin Tendulkar: The most prestigious Test cricket series between India and England is once again in the spotlight, but this time it's not just a clash of teams, but also a battle of statistics between two legends. England's star batsman, Joe Root, is incredibly close to breaking a historic record held by Sachin Tendulkar, widely regarded as the "God of Cricket." Just one run separates Root from creating a new milestone.
Joe Root's Dominance Against India in Test History
The history of Test cricket between India and England is long and exciting. Many batsmen have recorded their names in this historic rivalry, but Joe Root has gone a step further, becoming the highest run-scorer against India.
So far, he has scored 2846 runs in 55 innings across 30 Test matches against India. Sachin Tendulkar holds second place on this list, having scored 2535 runs in 53 innings across 32 India-England Test matches throughout his career.
Just One Run Behind Tendulkar on English Soil
While this statistic is based on overall Test matches, even when considering only India-England Test matches played in England, Joe Root poses a significant challenge to Sachin Tendulkar.
- Sachin Tendulkar scored 1575 runs in 17 Tests against India in England.
- Joe Root has scored 1574 runs in 15 Tests against India on English soil.
In other words, just one more run will bring Joe Root level with Sachin Tendulkar's record. Scoring two runs would make Root the highest run-scorer against India in England.
Why is this Record Special?
Sachin Tendulkar's record is not just a number; it represents an era. When he scored these runs in England, Indian cricket was strengthening its position in world cricket. Every run he scored during that time held significant meaning for India.
Now, Joe Root is poised to break that record, not only surpassing Sachin but also demonstrating the consistently outstanding performance of English batsmen against India.
The Biggest Challenge for Indian Bowlers: Joe Root
In this series, the responsibility of dismissing Root quickly rests heavily on the shoulders of India's new bowling unit: Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Navdeep Saini.
Root's Test cricket record shows that once he gets settled at the crease, he is not easy to stop.
He boasts over 13,000 Test runs, more than 30 Test centuries, and numerous other records that establish him as one of the most reliable Test batsmen of the current era.
More Records Await Joe Root
Joe Root is not only on the verge of breaking one record but could achieve several historic milestones in this series. His performance against India has been exceptional:
- 10 centuries and 11 half-centuries against India.
- His highest score against India is 218 runs.
- He has accumulated over 13,000 runs in 153 Tests, placing him among the highest run-scorers in Test history.
If he scores one or two more centuries in this series, he could even surpass the likes of Rahul Dravid, Ricky Ponting, and Jacques Kallis.
A New Hue to the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy
This Test series between India and England is named the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, dedicated to two cricketing greats – James Anderson and Sachin Tendulkar. Therefore, Joe Root breaking Sachin's record would make this trophy even more historic.
