Root equals Tendulkar milestone as England captain eyes three major records

Joe Root has drawn level with Sachin Tendulkar's tally of Test centuries, reaching the landmark during England's match against Pakistan at Leeds on August 20. The English captain's pursuit of the batting legend's records has intensified following this milestone achievement.

Root now has three major Tendulkar records firmly within reach. Beyond Test centuries, the 33-year-old is targeting the highest aggregate of Test runs across a career—a benchmark Tendulkar held with 15,921 runs when he retired from international cricket in 2013. Root's current tally stands substantially closer to this figure following his consistent performance in recent matches.

The England captain's pursuit of these records reflects his status as one of the modern era's premier Test batsmen. His technical proficiency and consistency have enabled him to remain competitive among the sport's all-time greats, challenging benchmarks set by one of cricket's most revered figures.

With ongoing Test commitments ahead, Root will have multiple opportunities to add to his century count and edge closer to Tendulkar's all-time Test run record, potentially reshaping the conversation around cricket's greatest Test batsmen.