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In a historic moment for English cricket, Joe Root surpassed Alastair Cook to become England’s all-time leading run-scorer in Test cricket. The 33-year-old reached the remarkable milestone on Day 3 of the first Test between Pakistan and England, held today (October 9).
Heading into the match, Root was just 71 runs shy of eclipsing Cook’s record of 12,472 Test runs. Walking out to bat after the early dismissal of skipper Ollie Pope for a duck, Root steadied the ship alongside Zak Crawley. The duo stitched together a crucial 109-run partnership, helping England recover from a shaky start.
Joe Root, who was later joined by Ben Duckett, achieved the record in style. On the last ball of the 42nd over, he elegantly drove a delivery through mid-on for a boundary, pushing his run tally to 12,473 and surpassing Cook’s long-standing record.
Joe Root Overtakes Alastair Cook as England’s Top Test Run-Scorer with Boundary
With this achievement, Joe Root not only etched his name in England’s cricket history but also became the fifth-highest run-getter in the history of Test cricket. He now trails behind India’s legendary Rahul Dravid, who accumulated 13,288 runs in the longest format of the game.
Root’s milestone has sparked celebration among fans and fellow cricketers alike, marking another proud moment in his illustrious career.
