England’s Test veteran Joe Root would be eyeing to surpass India legend Sachin Tendulkar’s record when he will take the field in IND vs ENG 5-match Test series, starting on January 25.
Root, who has been England team’s pillar in the longest format, is just 9 runs away from surpassing Sachin and becoming the batter with most runs in India vs England Test matches.
Currently, the Master Blaster holds the record of most runs in IND vs ENG Test matches with 2535 runs in 53 innings.
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Root, who is second on the list with 2526 runs in 45 innings can go past Tendulkar in the first Test itself and set a new record.
Most Runs in IND vs ENG Tests
Sachin Tendulkar – 2535 runs – 53 innings
Joe Root – 2526 runs – 45 innings
Sunil Gavaskar – 2483 runs – 67 innings
Alastair Cook – 2431 runs – 54 innings
Virat Kohli – 1991 runs – 50 innings
Team India’s star cricketer Virat Kohli is fifth on the list of most runs in India vs England Test encounters and will be eyeing to make a jump in the list with a good series.
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