Joe Root Breaks England's Test Run Record

Joe Root became England's highest test run-scorer, surpassing Alastair Cook during a brisk innings against Pakistan. Root reached 72 by lunch, guiding England to 232-2. England's aggressive 'Bazball' approach paid off, despite trailing Pakistan by 324 runs, with Duckett also impressing with 80 runs.

Joe Root has cemented his place in cricket history, becoming the highest run-scorer for England in test matches. Root achieved the milestone during a crucial innings against Pakistan, overtaking Alastair Cook's previous record of 12,472 runs with a well-timed boundary before the lunch break.

Root's performance helped guide England to a swift 232-2 in just 45 overs, despite trailing Pakistan by 324 runs. His partnership with Ben Duckett was instrumental, as Duckett shook off a thumb injury to score an unbeaten 80 runs off just 67 balls, showcasing England's aggressive 'Bazball' approach.

Despite a challenging start when Zak Crawley was dismissed after contributing 78 runs, England maintained their momentum. Root and Duckett effectively countered both pace and spin, particularly targeting the leg-spin of Abrar Ahmed, who conceded 79 runs from 12 overs. England's dominance was further highlighted by Pakistan's unsuccessful review attempts against Duckett and Root.

(With inputs from agencies.)