Joe Root scripts history vs Pakistan at Lord’s, surpasses Ricky Ponting’s all-time record
Joe Root has made history by scoring the most Test runs for England, eclipsing Ricky Ponting's record in a thrilling match against Pakistan. This landmark not only highlights Root's outstanding performance in his home Tests but also sets him on the path to chase Sachin Tendulkar's overall record as England triumphs in the series at Lord's.
Joe Root has surpassed Ricky Ponting's all-time Test record by reaching 7,594 runs during the second Test against Pakistan at Lord's in London. Root, England's current captain, scored 24 runs before being dismissed by Mohammad Ali, moving ahead of Ponting's 7,578 runs accumulated in Australia. The achievement comes as England maintains a strong position in the series, despite disruptions due to rain.
Brief written by urgent.news from Yahoo Sports's own syndicated text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
- Joe Root scripts history vs Pak at Lord’s, surpasses Ponting’s all-time record timesofindia.indiatimes.com
