Joe Root Nears Sachin's Record: Just One Half-Century Away from History!

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

Why It Matters: Joe Root is on the verge of equaling Sachin Tendulkar's Test half-century record after his 67th fifty.