Legendary Batter Makes Huge Prediction Amid ENG vs PAK 2026 Series on Whether Joe Root Can Break Sachin Tendulkar's Record

Legendary batter makes huge prediction amid ENG vs PAK 2026 series on whether Joe Root can break Sachin Tendulkar's record

Former West Indian batter Viv Richards believes captaincy should help England skipper Joe Root dethrone legendary Indian batter Sachin Tendulkar as the leading run-scorer in Test cricket.

Joe Root Surpasses Steve Waugh, Ricky Ponting In All-Time Test List, Gets Closer To Sachin Tendulkar's Record

Joe Root's record didn't come with the bat but through his appearance in the third and final Test of the series against Pakistan at Edgbaston, Birmingham.

Joe Root moves step closer to breaking Sachin Tendulkar's legendary world record

Joe Root moved to third on the list of most Test appearances, reaching 169 and surpassing Steve Waugh and Ricky Ponting. Meanwhile, England reduced Pakistan to 100/7 in the opening session of the third Test at Edgbaston.

ENG vs PAK 3rd Test: Joe Root closes in on another Sachin Tendulkar record

Joe Root moved into sole third on the all-time Test appearances list when he took the field against Pakistan at Edgbaston. The milestone pushed him past Ricky Ponting and Steve Waugh and kept Sachin Tendulkar's record in the frame.

Joe Root surpasses Steve Waugh, moves closer to Sachin Tendulkar, James Anderson for most Test appearances

In a historic achievement, Joe Root has now participated in 169 Test matches, breaking the longstanding record of Steve Waugh. This milestone was celebrated during the third Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston, where England opted to bowl first after winning the toss. Dominating the series, the home team seeks a clean sweep, marking a notable return to fielding the same XI for three consecutive Tests since 2010.

Joe Root Surpasses Ricky Ponting: Chasing Sachin Tendulkar and James Anderson Records

Joe Root becomes the third most capped Test player, surpassing Steve Waugh and Ricky Ponting during the 3rd Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston.