Joe Root Becomes Third-Highest Run-Scorer in Test Cricket History

Joe Root has climbed to the third spot in the all-time career Test runs list, surpassing Jacques Kallis and Rahul Dravid. He currently has 13,290 runs and needs 89 more to overtake Ricky Ponting. Root is still 2,631 runs behind Sachin Tendulkar, the all-time highest scorer with 15,921 Test runs.

Joe Root has ascended to the third position in the all-time career Test runs list, surpassing Jacques Kallis and Rahul Dravid. The English batsman, who is England's all-time leading run-scorer in Tests, currently stands at 13,290 runs. Root achieved this milestone during the fourth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against India at Old Trafford in Manchester. He needed just 30 runs to surpass Dravid and 31 runs to overtake Kallis, which he accomplished on the third day of the match [1].

Root's impressive performance has not only cemented his place in the history of Test cricket but also placed him within striking distance of Ricky Ponting. The former Australia captain holds the second position with 13,378 runs. With three innings left in the series, Root needs only 89 more runs to surpass Ponting and secure the second spot. However, the gap between Root and Sachin Tendulkar, the all-time highest scorer with 15,921 Test runs, remains substantial at 2,631 runs [2].

The 2025 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy has been a testament to the competitive nature of international cricket, with new records being set in almost every innings. Root's achievement is a significant milestone in his career and a remarkable feat for any cricketer. As the series continues, Root will have ample opportunities to further enhance his position in the all-time run-scorers list.

References:
[1] https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/joe-root-most-runs-in-tests-list-all-time-scores-records-stats-tendulkar-ponting-dravid-news/article69799637.ece
[2] https://www.business-standard.com/cricket/news/joe-root-climbs-to-no-3-in-all-time-test-run-scorers-list-125072500828_1.html