Joe Root Surpasses Tendulkar in 23,000 Runs

Aaj Tak · sports

England's Joe Root has achieved a significant milestone, crossing 23,000 international runs in his 521st innings. This feat places him ahead of Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar, who took 522 innings to reach the same mark. Only Virat Kohli, with 490 innings, remains ahead of Root in this elite club. Root scored 44 runs off 52 balls in the recent match against Sri Lanka, contributing to England's 89-run victory.