Joe Root just 372 runs away from getting closer to Sachin Tendulkar's all-time Test record

June 7, 2025

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Joe Root is gearing up for the five-match Test series against India

Root sets sights in Test series vs India

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The series between India and England is slated to start from June 20

High-voltage clash on cards

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Joe Root will have a chance to rocket to second spot in the list of batters with most runs in Tests

Root chasing big record

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Root is just 372 runs shy of becoming the second highest run scorer in Test cricket

Unstoppable Root

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Let's have a look at the list of batters with most runs in Tests:

Batters with most runs in Tests

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Sachin Tendulkar has 15921 Test runs against his name

Sachin Tendulkar

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Ricky Ponting amassed 13378 runs in Tests

Ricky Ponting

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Jacques Kallis accumulated 13289 runs in Tests

Jacques Kallis

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Rahul Dravid amassed 13288 runs in Tests

Rahul Dravid

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Joe Root has so far amassed 13006 runs in Tests

Joe Root

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