Joe Root: Pacing Towards Cricket's Pinnacle

Joe Root surpassed Alastair Cook as England's top test run-scorer, aiming at Sachin Tendulkar's record. Root's hunger and consistency are key to his success, with former players and even the UK Prime Minister praising his achievements.

Joe Root's recent triumph in surpassing Alastair Cook as England's leading run-scorer in test cricket has set the stage for potentially even greater achievements. Root's remarkable milestone came during the first test against Pakistan, where he elegantly added to his tally with a boundary that took him past Cook's 12,472 runs.

Root's century post-lunch only cemented his intent further. Alastair Cook, while talking to the BBC, acknowledged Root's understanding of his accomplishment, saying that 'you just do' when surpassing such records. Cook remarked on Root's unyielding hunger and suggested that he could overtake cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar's top score of 15,921 runs.

Both Cook and former cricket star Michael Atherton attributed Root's successes to his exceptional work ethic and fortune with injuries, highlighting his consistency and the quality of his play. The achievement even caught British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's attention, who praised Root for his outstanding progress.

(With inputs from agencies.)