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Joe Root is climbing the Test summit faster than you think: Why early 2028 could be when he beats Sachin Tendulkar

Joe Root's chase of Sachin Tendulkar's record has entered the final stretch. We estimate when and where the historic moment could arrive.

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Joe Root crosses 14,000 test runs, eyes Sachin Tendulkar's historic record

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Joe Root gets close to Sachin Tendulkar's record, becomes 2nd cricketer to hit 14,000 Test runs

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New Zealand tightens grip at The Oval as England slumps to 182-5 chasing 463

New Zealand was slowly but surely closing in on winning The Oval test after reducing England to 182-5 on Saturday (June 20, 2026) in a doubtful fourth-innings chase of 463.

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Joe Root becomes 2nd to score 14,000 Test runs after Sachin Tendulkar

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England vs New Zealand: Joe Root 'won't give up' but Black Caps '99 per cent' likely to level Test series at The Oval

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Joe Root Creates History, Becomes 1st England Player In 149 Years To...

By reaching 1,000 Test runs at The Oval, Root also etched his name in the record books, becoming the first and only England player to score 1,000 or more Test runs at three different venues.

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England's Root becomes second player to reach 14,000 test runs

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Root looks to deny New Zealand's push for victory on final day

Can Joe Root break Sachin Tendulkar's Test run tally? Exploring whether the England star can become the highest runscorer in Tests

Joe Root is the closest to equalling or surpassing the great Sachin Tendulkar's run tally in Test cricket. The Englishman has reserved himself for the longer formats and is rarely unavailable for selection for the Test squad.

England have 14,000 reasons to love Joe Root, their reluctant captain

The last few days have shown that England don’t need Joe Root as a captain, he’s done his time with the armband and the burden. The bloke who is still right for that job was busy smashing 95 runs for Durham 300 miles north. On Sunday, England will need Joe Root for his runs. Some things never change.

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Joe Root named interim captain for second test against New Zealand as Ben Stokes, Gus Atkinson dropped after nightclub incident

Joe Root has been appointed interim captain for England’s second Test against New Zealand after Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were dropped following an alleged nightclub incident. Jofra Archer returns to the squad as England reshuffle their lineup amid the ongoing ECB investigation.

Joe Root joins 14,000 Test runs club, also becomes first cricketer to register major milestone

Joe Root became only the second batter in Test history to cross 14,000 runs during England's chase against New Zealand at The Oval. The milestone also made him the first player to score 2,000 Test runs against New Zealand as England fought to stay alive in the contest.

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Thank goodness Ben Stokes is back because Joe Root has learnt nothing

Thank heavens Ben Stokes will be back to lead England at Trent Bridge because it appeared Joe Root had learned nothing from his last stint as England captain.

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Joe Root sets a record in test cricket and it's nothing to do with his batting

LONDON — England cricket star Joe Root isn't only a batting great. He also holds a record in test cricket for catching after snaffling Karun Nair with a stunning one-handed grab in the third test against India at Lord's on Friday. Root has 211 catches in ...