Test records News

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.

Brian Lara was in Adelaide on Saturday for some commercial engagements when David Warner shattered records by scoring his maiden triple ton at the Adelaide Oval in the Day/Night Test against Pakistan. He was at 335 when Paine declared Australia's first innings at 583/3.

Kohli registered his 15th Test century on 3rd day, 4th Test between India and England.

Ravichandran Ashwin also became the quickest cricketer to achieve 6 MoS awards.