Joe Root has ascended to the second position in the all-time Test run-scorers list after scoring his 38th century, finishing with a total of 150 runs. England took control against India in the fourth Test and were positioned at 544-7, leading by 186 runs. Root surpassed Ricky Ponting's tally and stands behind only Sachin Tendulkar. Together with Ollie Pope, he formed a significant partnership, while Ben Stokes contributed with an unbeaten 77, helping England secure the initiative in the match.
Joe Root climbed to second on the all-time list of Test run-scorers after hitting a sparkling 38th century as England hunted a series-clinching win against India. Root made an imperious score of exactly 150, with only retired India great Sachin Tendulkar (15,921 Test runs) now having made more than the 34-year-old Englishman's tally of 13,409.
Earlier, Ollie Pope (71) put on 144 for the third wicket with Root before he was dismissed by Washington Sundar. Skipper Stokes, who ended the day 77 not out after briefly retiring hurt with cramp, ensured England regained the initiative.
Root's 38th Test century also drew him level with Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara in fourth place on the list of most hundreds in a Test career.
Magnificent from Root, this is a great moment in history. The way his career has gone, there is absolutely no reason why he will not go past Tendulkar.
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