Joe Root Eyes Sachin's All-Time Test Record; History Beckons in Ashes 2025-26

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News18•04-01-2026, 12:08
Joe Root Eyes Sachin's All-Time Test Record; History Beckons in Ashes 2025-26
- •England's Joe Root is on the verge of breaking Sachin Tendulkar's all-time Test runs record of 15,921.
- •The historic milestone could be achieved in the ongoing fifth Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).
- •Root's remarkable consistency, averaging over 1,000 runs annually for years, positions him to surpass Sachin in fewer matches.
- •Analysts predict Root could reach 16,000-17,000 runs, marking a new era in Test cricket.
- •All eyes are on the Sydney Test as Root faces Australian pacers, with him already surpassing Alastair Cook as England's top scorer.
Why It Matters: Joe Root is set to rewrite Test cricket history by potentially breaking Sachin Tendulkar's runs record.
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