Joe Root has overtaken Ricky Ponting to become the second highest run scorer in test cricket history. Root achieved this milestone with his 38th test century, helping England gain a comfortable lead over India.
Breakdown
- Joe Root has overtaken Ricky Ponting to become second on the all-time test run scorers list.
- Root moved from fifth to second place in a single day with another major innings. 4s
- He scored his 38th test century to help England gain a big lead over India in the fourth test. 10s
- Root is now about 2,500 runs behind Sachin Tendulkar's all-time record of 15,921 runs. 24s