He is only the fifth performer in cricket history to spread the mark, joining Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, Jacques Kallis, and Rahul Dravid
England batter Joe Root imprinted his name in Test cricket history by flattering the first English player to reach 13,000 Test runs, attaining the milestone during Englandโs four-day Test against Zimbabwe at Edgbaston.
He is only the fifth player in cricket account to reach the mark, joining Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, Jacques Kallis, and Rahul Dravid.
Root started the match on 12,972 Test runs and wanted just 28 more to reach the landmark. He spanned the landmark with symbol calm, underlining the constancy and technical ability that have clear his career in the longest format.
Tendulkar remains the fastest in innings, having attained the milestone in 266.
The achievement marks an important moment for England cricket, which had never before seen a batter cross the 13,000-run brink in Tests.
Root’s milestone is an evidence to his permanency, form, and flexibility in a period of constant development for Englandโs Test side.
With this record tenable, Root now turns his care to other ancient milestones.
Tendulkarโs all-time record of 15,921 Test runs is the next major figure in sight. Root also has 36 centuries and will look to close the gap on Tendulkarโs 68 fifties and 51 hundreds.
England are arranged to play at least eight more Tests in 2025, contribution Root more chances to further close the gap on the Indian legend. His form and fitness propose that more annals may fall in the coming months.
Rootโs achievement places him among cricketโs choice run-scorers and reinforces his legacy as one of the modern eraโs most dependable Test batters.
As he continues his chase of greatness, the global cricketing public will be watching closely.
