Joe Root vs Sachin Tendulkar News

Here are the top five cricketers with the most Test runs in their home countries, showcasing their dominance and lasting legacy. Each player’s unique contribution and leadership are also briefly profiled, emphasizing their greatness in home conditions.   

After Virat Kohli's retirement. These three modern greats are still standing tall in the longest format. Here's a look at TOP ACTIVE TEST RUN-SCORERS.  

Joe Root is just two runs away from surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s historic record in India vs England matches played in England. A milestone moment awaits as the Headingley Test begins.   

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, one of England's finest batsmen, has been a dominant force in Test cricket for over a decade. With a remarkable tally of over 12,000 runs, Root is inching closer to one of the most revered records in the sport—Sachin Tendulkar's all-time Test run tally. As cricket enthusiasts and analysts alike ponder whether Root can surpass the legendary Indian batsman, this listicle delves into the key factors that could determine whether Root will ultimately claim the title of the highest run-scorer in Test history.