Joe Root equals Sachin Tendulkar’s big Test record in Ashes series | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: England’s Joe Root has achieved a remarkable feat by equaling Sachin Tendulkar’s record in Test cricket in the ongoing Ashes series.

Root’s impressive performance in the 5th Ashes Test at The Oval saw him score 91 in the second innings, taking his total runs in the series to 412. This is the 19th time Root has crossed the 300-run mark in a Test series, joining the esteemed company of Tendulkar.
With this accomplishment, Root surpassed the likes of India legend Rahul Dravid and Brian Lara of West Indies, who have achieved this feat 18 times each in their illustrious careers. It is a testament to Root’s batting prowess and consistency.

Among the other prominent batters, Australia’s Ricky Ponting and England’s Alastair Cook have both crossed the 300-run mark in a series 17 times, highlighting their exceptional batting skills.
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Root’s contribution in the final Test has been crucial for England’s chances of victory. His quickfire 91 off just 106 balls helped set a challenging target of 384 runs for Australia on the fourth day. Additionally, Root had also contributed an impressive 84 runs in their first innings.
This achievement further solidifies Root’s status as one of the finest batsmen in modern cricket. His ability to consistently score big runs in Test matches puts him in elite company and adds to his growing list of accomplishments.