Joe Root: The Unstoppable Force in Test Cricket

Alastair Cook praises Joe Root, currently in peak form, as comparable only to Kane Williamson among cricket's 'Fab Four.' With a remarkable 12,716 Test runs, Root is on track to challenge Sachin Tendulkar's record. He showcases extraordinary skill, standing out in ongoing Test series against Pakistan, while Williamson faces challenges in India.

Former England captain Alastair Cook has heaped praise on Joe Root, attesting that at the current 'precise moment in time,' New Zealand's Kane Williamson stands as his only equal. Both Root and Williamson are prestigious members of cricket's 'Fab Four,' alongside Virat Kohli and Steven Smith. Since stepping onto the global stage, Root has steadily advanced his status, surpassing his peers in Test cricket.

Root, 33, is riding a wave of exceptional performances, solidifying his legacy as a standout player capable of breaking historical records. His current tally of 12,716 runs places him a mere 3,206 shy of eclipsing India's admired Sachin Tendulkar as the highest-ever Test run-scorer. Root continues impressively, dominating at every occasion, irrespective of the adversary, bringing his cricketing mastery to the fore.

Speaking at an ICC round-table interview, Cook expressed his admiration: "At this particular juncture, it's challenging to identify anyone playing at Joe Root's level. Over the past year or so, within cricket's 'Big Four,' it's evidently Root and Williamson leading the pack." Cook highlighted their shared commitment to perpetual improvement. As Root competes in the series against Pakistan, Williamson faces setbacks due to injury in a series against India. Root excels as the second-highest run-scorer after two matches against Pakistan, poised to elevate his stats further in Rawalpindi.

(With inputs from agencies.)