Joe Root he added another remarkable achievement to his illustrious Test career by becoming only the second batsman in history to score more than 14,000 runs in the longest format of the game. The England star reached the milestone during the fourth day of the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval on Thursday. Leading the team in the absence of regular captain Ben Stokes, Root entered an exclusive club previously only occupied by the Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar. The turning point came in Root’s 302nd Test. Although Tendulkar reached the same mark much quicker, taking only 279 innings, Root’s feat further highlighted his consistency and longevity at the highest level. At 36, the right-hander remains one of England’s most reliable batsmen and remains among the best players of his generation.Since his Test debut against India in 2012, Root has made a remarkable record. He maintained a career batting average of 50.77 and amassed 41 centuries and 66 half-centuries. His ability to score regularly in a variety of conditions has earned him a place among the greatest batsmen in the history of Test cricket.Widely regarded as one of the modern greats, Root’s latest achievement adds another milestone to a career already filled with memorable performances. His contribution has played a huge part in England’s success over the last decade and he continues to set new benchmarks with the bat.With 14,000 runs to his name, Root is now second in the list of all-time run-scorers in Test cricket. Sachin Tendulkar remains on top with 15,921 runs and was the first player to cross the 14,000-run mark.Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting ranks third with 13,378 runs, while South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis is fourth with 13,289 runs. Indian great Rahul Dravid follows him closely at fifth place with 13,288 runs.Root’s latest milestone puts him in rare company and further cements his legacy as one of the greatest Test batsmen the game has ever seen.
