LONDON: England star cricketer Joe Root achieved another historic milestone in his illustrious career by becoming only the second player in Test cricket history to score 14,000 runs.
Root reached the landmark during England’s Test match against New Zealand national cricket team, further cementing his place among the game’s all-time greats.
With the achievement, the former England captain moved past Australian legend Ricky Ponting on the list of highest run-scorers in Test cricket. Ponting finished his Test career with 13,378 runs, while Root has now climbed to second place on the all-time rankings.
The record for the most runs in Test cricket remains with Indian batting icon Sachin Tendulkar, who amassed 15,921 runs during his distinguished international career.
Root also became the first England batter to reach the 14,000-run mark in the longest format of the game, adding another milestone to an already remarkable career.
Cricket analysts and former players have praised Root’s consistency, adaptability and ability to perform across different conditions, qualities that have established him as one of the finest Test batters of the modern era.
With several years of cricket potentially still ahead of him, observers believe Root could continue closing the gap on Tendulkar’s long-standing record if he maintains his current form and fitness.
Suryavanshi Breaks World Record for Fastest Fifty
Meanwhile, Fifteen-year-old Indian batting prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi etched his name into the record books after smashing the fastest half-century in List A cricket history during the final of a tri-series against Sri Lanka A cricket team.
The young batter reached his fifty in just 11 deliveries, breaking a 21-year-old record previously held by Sri Lankan cricketer Kaushalya Weeraratne.
Suryavanshi launched a stunning assault on the bowlers, striking five fours and five sixes on his way to the milestone. He eventually scored a blistering 94 runs off only 29 balls, an innings featuring 10 boundaries and eight maximums.
His explosive knock played a key role in the high-profile final and further enhanced his reputation as one of India’s most exciting young cricket talents.
The record-breaking performance has once again placed Suryavanshi in the spotlight, with cricket observers hailing his fearless approach and exceptional power-hitting ability at such a young age.
The teenage sensation is also set to represent India national cricket team later this month, adding another significant chapter to his rapidly rising career.
Suryavanshi’s latest feat is being celebrated as one of the most remarkable achievements by a young batter in domestic one-day cricket, underlining his potential to become a future star of Indian cricket.
