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England's modern-day batting great Joe Root is fast closing in on one of the most iconic records in Test cricket the all-time highest run tally held by India’s Sachin Tendulkar. With Root showing no signs of slowing down, the cricketing world is abuzz with anticipation: can he surpass the Master Blaster? As of now, Sachin Tendulkar leads the chart with 15,921 Test runs in a legendary career spanning 200 matches. Root, the most consistent Test batter in recent years, has already amassed over 13,000 runs till now in Tests and is still an integral part of England’s red-ball setup. With age on his side and form still intact, Root is a serious contender to break the record.

Joe Root added another feather to his illustrious career, smashing his 36th Test century during the ongoing series against New Zealand. The English batting maestro continues to cement his legacy as one of the greatest Test cricketers of all time. His latest ton places him within striking distance of Sachin Tendulkar’s record Test runs, a milestone considered almost insurmountable in the modern era. As he edges closer to Tendulkar’s milestone, cricket fans around the world are witnessing a modern legend etching his name in the annals of Test cricket history. Scroll down to check top 5 run scorers in Test cricket. 

Joe Root has a realistic chance of breaking legendary Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most runs in Test cricket history if he continues to play for another 3-4 years. At just 32 years old, Root has the potential for longevity in the game. Recently, he scored his 32nd Test century against the West Indies at Trent Bridge. During his excellent knock, Root went past Brian Lara to become the seventh-highest run-getter in Test format. It is worth noting that with 143 Tests played, Joe Root has scored 12,027 runs to his name. Furthermore, Sachin Tendulkar has played exactly 200 Tests in his career, where he scored 15,921 runs. Check list of Batsmen with Most Runs in Test Cricket

Joe Root has a realistic chance of breaking legendary Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most runs in Test cricket history if he continues to play for another 3-4 years. At just 32 years old, Root has the potential for longevity in the game. Recently, he scored his 32nd Test century against the West Indies at Trent Bridge. During his excellent knock, Root went past Shivnarine Chanderpaul to become the eighth-highest run-getter in Test format. It is worth noting that with 142 Tests played, Joe Root has scored 11,940 runs to his name. Furthermore, Sachin Tendulkar has played exactly 200 Tests in his career, where he scored 15,921 runs. Check list of Batsmen with Most Runs in Test Cricket

Cook raised his 32nd test ton with a pull-shot to the fence in the final over before stumps, and strode off the ground unbeaten on 104, having pushed England to 192 for two on day two at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Cook, a former captain who will become the first Englishman to play 150 Tests when he appears against Australia in Thursday's crucial third Ashes clash in Perth, admits his side has been slow to learn from the fall-out.

Australian captain Smith could have enforced the follow-on when England made 227 in reply to Australia`s 442-8 declared on Monday but decided to send his openers out to face England`s attack in the night session.