Joe Root surpasses Alastair Cook as England’s top Test run-scorer during first Test against Pakistan

Joe Root made history by becoming England’s highest run-scorer in Test cricket, surpassing Alastair Cook’s total of 12,472 runs with a brilliant 35th Test century and finishing the day on 176 not out at the Multan Cricket Stadium. Root now sits fifth on the all-time list of Test run-scorers, behind Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, Jacques Kallis, and Rahul Dravid, with his sights set on eventually overtaking Tendulkar’s record. Root’s consistency, technical excellence, and hunger for runs have been praised by former teammates and opponents, with his remarkable achievement highlighting his humble character and dedication to the game.

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