Joe Root Equals Alastair Cook’s Record For Most Test Hundreds By An England Batter

Joe Root of England has certainly cemented his legacy with an exceptional showing at Lord’s Cricket Ground during Test match number two against Sri Lanka. In doing so, the 33-year-old batsman is finally coming clear with another record for accumulating runs in Test matches that are on par with Sachin Tendulkar’s. The player is indeed a Test cricket sensation.

At Lord’s, which was his home turf, Root delivered a fantastic performance after having scored 42 and not out at 62 respectively in the earlier game of this series. This new height involved knocking off century that surprised not only most experts but even the vast majority of fans.

In this century, Root has been able to place himself among some of the best players today. Cricket lovers have expectations for his next innings so as to witness him make history because he has steadily amassed runs bringing him close to Tendulkar’s legendary score. For his incredible form over this period, there were many that viewed Joe as one of greatest cricketers of all time.

Joe Root becomes England’s greatest with a record 33rd test century:

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Joe Root’s amazing century against Sri Lanka sent him into the record books, tying Alastair Cook for the most Test tons by an Englishman with 33. Furthermore, he broke Cook’s record for the most Test runs on English soil, demonstrating his domination at home. Root has the second-highest number of international century among active cricketers, with the majority of them coming in Test cricket, where he is ranked first.

Interestingly, he now has more Test tons than any of his peers in the “Fab Four” group, which also includes Steve Smith, Virat Kohli, and Kane Williamson. This accomplishment highlights Root’s extraordinary talent, dependability, and flexibility in the longest format.

With each run and century that he makes,Joe Root is rewriting the history of English cricket and making a lasting impression on the game. His remarkable accomplishments and achievements solidify his place among the contemporary Test cricket greats.

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