The star of England Joe RootThe outstanding form of Test cricket continued as he scored his 35th century on Day 3 of the first Test against Pakistan in Multan. Coming into bat at the start of the second day after Pakistan posted a mammoth total of 556 runs, Root was unfazed and showed his class from the very first ball. His innings was flawless and he broke several records along the way, further cementing his legacy in Test cricket.
Joe Root becomes first wicket in 5000 WTC runs
During his knock, Root reached the milestone of 5000 runs in the World Testing Championship (WTC)becoming the first player to reach this landmark since the tournament began in 2019. His achievement came after he crossed the 71-run mark, setting another milestone by becoming the highest run-scorer for England in the history of Test, surpassing the former captain Alastair Cook.
Root’s historic ton was sealed with a reverse sweep by Abrar Ahmed, taking a single to deep behind and reaching his well-deserved century.
Root passes legendary players
Notching his 35th century, Root has now surpassed some iconic names in the world of cricket. Among the legends that have passed are those of India Sunil Gavaskarone of the most revered opening kicks in the history of the game; Maestro from Sri Lanka Mahela Jayawardeneknown for his graceful stroke play; West Indian legend Brian Larawhose record feats include the highest individual score in Test cricket; and of Pakistan Younis Khanfamous for its durability in difficult conditions.
Each of these players has etched his name in cricket history with 34 Test centuries, but Root’s recent ton in Multan has elevated him to a higher level, placing him alongside the elite group of all-time greats. times in this sport. His ability to score in different conditions and against the toughest opposition is a testament to his ability, adaptability and hunger to succeed at the highest level.
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Most hundreds in Test cricket
- 51 – Sachin Tendulkar
- 45 – Jacques Kallis
- 41 – Ricky Ponting
- 38 – Kumar Sangakkara
- 36 – Rahul Dravid
- 35 – Joe Root*
Here’s how fans reacted:
3️⃣5️⃣ Test hundred for Joe Root 👊🏏#cricket #PAKvENG #JoeRoot #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/e9HsoFwxYq
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) October 9, 2024
– 6 hundred in 2021.
– 5 hundred in 2022.
– 2 hundred in 2023.
– 5 hundred in 2024.18 HUNDRED TESTS IN JUST 4 YEARS. 🥶 pic.twitter.com/iCqlrWJmHz
– Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 9, 2024
👏 R💯T! 😍
A day to remember 🙌
Match Center: https://t.co/M5mJLlHALN
🇵🇰 #PAKvENG 🏴️ @Root66 pic.twitter.com/gl6aSuOE8Q
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) October 9, 2024
Another 💯 for #JoeRoot
He is simply unstoppable in Test Cricket now.#PAKvsENG #PAKvENG— Ridhima Pathak (@PathakRidhima) October 9, 2024
Since Root is back to his old template – 5 hundreds in 8 Tests.
— Bhaath Ramaraj (@Fancricket12) October 9, 2024
Since then, Joe Root has averaged 110 runs per Test, and he is yet to finish in Multan. https://t.co/VaRKEFf1uD
— Ben Jones (@benjonescricket) October 9, 2024
Since Sachin Tendulkar’s final Test 100 (his 51st) in Cape Town on 4 January 2011, the players with the most Test 100
35 – Joe Root (English)
32 – Steve Smith (out)
31 – Kane Williamson (NZ)
29 – Virat Kohli (India)
26 – David Warner (Aus)
19 – Cheteshwar Pujara (Ind)/Azhar Ali (Pak)#PAKvENG— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) October 9, 2024
35th Test ton, 5th ton in 2024 and Pakistan’s first – Joe Root is unstoppable! 💫#PAKvENG pic.twitter.com/ysbdX5eRg4
— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA) October 9, 2024
Joe Root. What a powerful cricketer.
35 ton test is next level good. #pakveng
— Tim Michell (@tim_michell) October 9, 2024
HUNDRED WITH JOE ROOT…!!! 🤯
35th Test century from the England big man – one of the greatest in Test history, he is unstoppable. 🙇 ♂️ pic.twitter.com/DSWkrz2rji
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 9, 2024
Looking at the pitches in Pakistan, Joe Root may ask the ECB to propose a 7-match Test series here every year.
— Fat Dot (@FarziCricketer) October 9, 2024
He never lets you down @root66
Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉 #PAKvENG pic.twitter.com/kNklclYf5V— Waheed Rabani (@WaheedRabani2) October 9, 2024
What a cricketer. The greatest ever @root66
— Paul (@Paul_LFC3) October 9, 2024
