Joe Root Moves to Sixth Spot in List of Most Hundreds in Test Cricket With His 35th Century, Achieves Feat During PAK vs ENG 1st Test 2024
Joe Root rocketed towards his 35th Test hundred in the ongoing Pakistan vs England 1st Test in Multan on Day 3. Root took just 167 balls for his milestone, which also included seven fours.
In the ongoing first Test between Pakistan and England in Multan, Joe Root emphatically slammed his 35th Test ton. Fans can also read the detailed Pakistan National Cricket Team vs England National Cricket Team Match Scorecard here. Earlier, Root surpassed former captain Alastair Cook to become England's leading Test run-getter. This hundred also extends his record for most Test hundreds, now moving up to the sixth position in the all-time list eclipsing Brian Lara, Younis Khan, Sunil Gavaskar, and Mahela Jayawardene. Interestingly, this is Root's second Test hundred against Pakistan, and his first in Pakistan. Most Runs for England in Tests: Joe Root Surpasses Sir Alastair Cook to Become England's Highest Run-Scorer in Test Cricket, Achieves Feat During PAK vs ENG 1st Test 2024
Joe Root Slams 35th Test Hundred For England
👏 R💯T! 😍
A day to remember 🙌
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— England Cricket (@englandcricket) October 9, 2024
Joe Root Surpasses Indian Great Sunil Gavaskar's Tally of 34 Test Centuries
Root goes past Sunny G!👏🏼
The English batter notched up century no. 3️⃣5️⃣ in Multan to go past Sunil Gavaskar's tally of 34 tons. Earlier in the day, he overtook Alastair Cook to become England's top run-scorer in Test cricket. pic.twitter.com/6JKXFdtcma
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