Joe Root Surpasses Sachin Tendulkar in Milestone

Times of India · sports

Joe Root achieved a significant milestone by becoming the second-fastest batter to reach 23,000 international runs, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar. He accomplished this in his 521st innings during England's ODI against Sri Lanka in Durham. Root is now the eighth batter and first Englishman to achieve this feat. This latest record adds to his impressive career, where he has already overtaken Tendulkar in Test cricket milestones, highlighting his remarkable longevity and consistent performance.