Joe Root breaks massive record; becomes first to achieve feat against India

Joe Root achieved a remarkable milestone during Day 4 of the fifth Test at The Oval, scoring his 16th half-century against India in home conditions, equaling Herbie Taylor and trailing only Sir Don Bradman. Additionally, Root became the first player to score 500 or more runs in a Test series against India three times, surpassing legends like Ricky Ponting and Garry Sobers.

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