Joe Root Shatters Alastair Cook's Record with Unbeaten Century

Joe Root surpassed Alastair Cook to become England's top run-scorer in Test cricket, achieving an unbeaten century at Multan against Pakistan. Root, starting at 32, reached the milestone with an on-drive, guiding England to 351-3. Root endured cramps, as Harry Brook supported with an unbeaten 64.

Joe Root made history by overtaking Alastair Cook to become England's highest run-scorer in Test cricket, marking the moment with an undefeated century against Pakistan in Multan.

Root, who began the day at 32, needed another 39 runs to surpass Cook's total of 12,472, which he achieved with an elegant on-drive off Aamer Jamal, earning him a standing ovation from English supporters.

Despite battling cramps, Root continued to thrive, reaching 119 not out by tea, with Harry Brook at 64. England ended the day strongly at 351-3, narrowing Pakistan's first innings lead of 556.

(With inputs from agencies.)