Root equals Tendulkar's record against Pakistan
Dubai: England captain Joe Root has drawn level with India great Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most Test half-centuries, reaching his 68th during the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley. Root brought up the milestone on Day Two before being dismissed for 66 from 112 balls, with his innings including 10 boundaries. With his latest milestone, Root has moved level with Tendulkar at the top…
Dubai - England's Joe Root has matched Sachin Tendulkar's record of 68 Test half-centuries, achieving the milestone during the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley. Root accomplished this feat on Day Two before being dismissed for 66 off 112 balls, with 10 boundaries in his innings. Tendulkar and Root now share the all-time record with 68 Test half-centuries each, with Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Allan Border, and Rahul Dravid trailing with 66, 63, and 63, respectively.
Root's achievement also elevates him to fifth place on the list for most 50-plus scores as a Test captain, as his 66 at Headingley marks his 42nd such score as captain.
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