Current Affairs - Persons - Discussion

Joe Root has emerged as the second-highest run-scorer in Test cricket history with a remarkable tally of 13,409 runs. This puts him ahead of legendary cricketers such as Rahul Dravid (13,288), Jacques Kallis (13,289), and Ricky Ponting (13,378). The only player ahead of Root is India’s Sachin Tendulkar, who leads with an unmatched 15,921 Test runs. Root’s achievement underscores his consistency and excellence in the longest format of the game and cements his place among the greats of cricket.