Joe Root Equals Ricky Ponting's Record with 41st Test Century

• Joe Root scored his 41st Test century during the 2025-26 Ashes series, equaling Ricky Ponting's record.
• This marks Root's second Test century in Australia and the first international century of calendar year 2026.
• Ponting achieved 41 centuries in 168 Tests, while Root reached the milestone in his 163rd Test.
• Root, currently ICC's No. 1 Test batter, is now England's fourth-highest run-scorer in the Ashes.
• Sachin Tendulkar holds the overall record with 51 Test centuries, followed by Jacques Kallis with 45.

Why It Matters: Joe Root's 41st Test century matches Ricky Ponting's record, solidifying his legacy in cricket.