Joe Root Eyes Sachin's Historic Test Fifties Record, One Step From History

• Joe Root scored his 67th Test half-century in the Ashes Test at Sydney Cricket Ground.
• He is now just one half-century away from equaling Sachin Tendulkar's world record of 68 Test fifties.
• Root surpassed Shivnarine Chanderpaul's 66 Test half-centuries with this knock.
• He is also second to Sachin Tendulkar in the list of most 50+ scores in Tests (107 vs 119).
• Root (72*) and Harry Brook (78*) built a crucial 154-run partnership, guiding England to 211/3 on Day 1.

Why It Matters: Joe Root is on the verge of breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record for most Test half-centuries.