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England’s Joe Root is on the verge of making World Test Championship (WTC) history. Joe Root needs just 54 runs to create a massive record which can be achieved in the 5th test at the Oval, London. 

Over the years, several prodigies have impressed the cricketing world with their breathtaking performances early in their international careers. After Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, another Indian batter Shubman Gill is also scoring centuries after centuries at a young age and playing a key role in team's win. Here's list of players with most international hundreds at the age of 25:

Continuing his brilliant form, Joe Root played a fantastic knock and scored his 38th century during the ongoing fourth Test against India at Old Trafford in Manchester. Root equalled Sri Lankan wicket keeper-batter Kumar Sangakkara’s record and he is now joint fourth in the list of most Test centuries. Here's list of batters with most Test hundreds in Test cricket:

Joe Root scripted history after smashing his 37th Test hundred on the second day of the third Test between England and India at Lord’s on Friday, July 11. With his 37th Test hundred, Root surpassed former India captain Rahul Dravid and Australian star Steve Smith, who have 36th Test centuries to their names. Here's list of batters with most hundreds in Test cricket:

Ben Stokes led England will lock horns with Shubman Gill's India in the third Test of the five-match series for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy from July 10, Thursday at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London. After losing the second Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham by 336 runs, England will look to bounce back in the third match of the series at Lord's. Jofra Archer, who missed the first two Tests, is a likely candidate to return to England playing XI for the all-important game. Here's England's predicted Playing XI for the 3rd Test against India:  

Joe Root Breaks Multiple Records During 1st Test Against India at Headingley, despite getting out early in front of Bumrah.   

The 2023-2025 World Test Championship (WTC) was the third edition of the premier Test cricket tournament and it came to an end on Saturday, June 14 with South Africa defeating Australia in the final at Lord's. South Africa ended a 27-year-long wait for an ICC trophy by winning the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 title. This is the maiden WTC title and second ICC trophy for South Africa. Their last ICC title came in 1998 when South Africa won the inaugural edition of the Champions Trophy. As the 2023-2025 WTC cycle comes to an end, let's take a look at some of the top individual performances, noticeable records and more.

Tendulkar’s away record is equally stellar, with 6,821 runs at an average of 53.70 in 87 Tests. His performances in challenging conditions against the best bowlers further cement his legacy.

Joe Root became the first England player and fourth overall to achieve 100 fifty-plus Test scores. England dominated New Zealand, posting a 533-run lead, powered by Root, Brook, Bethell, and Duckett

Former Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Sangakkara has amassed 150s for 19 times in the longest format of the game.

In the world of Test cricket, comparisons are often drawn between legends, and the latest buzz surrounds England's Joe Root and India's Sachin Tendulkar. As Root continues to close in on Tendulkar's formidable records, cricket fans and analysts alike are left pondering: Is Joe Root the best Test batsman of all time, potentially even better than Tendulkar? With Root's recent performances solidifying his place among the game's greats, let's dive into ten key insights that shed light on this riveting debate and reveal the stats that make Root a contender for the title.

As of now, Jaiswal has scored 1,094 runs in 10 Tests with 3 centuries and 5 fifties.

Joe Root's 31st Test century against India isn't just a cricketing milestone; it's a testament to his resilience and dedication. Alongside this achievement, we explore the enchanting love story between Root and his wife, Carrie Cotterell, that continues to capture hearts worldwide.