Joe Root is making waves in the cricket world, steadily climbing the ranks of most runs scored in Test cricket. When asked about Sachin Tendulkar’s record, Root humbly admitted he wasn’t sure how far behind he was, but acknowledged it’s still a significant gap ¹.
Despite the uncertainty, experts like Mark Butcher and Michael Atherton believe Root has a great chance of breaking Tendulkar’s record ² ³. Butcher thinks it’s possible within the next three years if Root maintains his form and avoids injuries ². Atherton agrees, citing Root’s consistent performance and ability to adapt his game ³.
Root recently surpassed Alastair Cook’s record to become England’s all-time leading Test run-scorer, with 12,578 runs under his belt ³. He’s now fifth on the list, trailing behind Tendulkar (15,921), Ponting (13,378), Kallis (13,289), and Dravid (13,288) ³.
To overtake Tendulkar, Root would need to remain healthy and prolific until the end of 2028, playing around 40 more Test matches ³. It’s a challenging task, but Root’s focus on continuous improvement and his desire to contribute to the team make him a strong contender ³.
