Joe Root surpasses Kumar Sangakkara, 4th in list of most Test centuries

August 4, 2025 Credit: Getty

Root scripts history

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Root's unmatched feat vs IND

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Root moves up one spot

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Test cricket's legends

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Kumar Sangakkara

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Joe Root

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Ricky Ponting

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Jacques Kallis

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Sachin Tendulkar

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Root shines in Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy

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