3544 runs behind, will Joe Root break Sachin Tendulkar’s record?
Joe Root’s consecutive centuries in the second Test against Sri Lanka place him above Alastair Cook’s record for most Test centuries by an England batsman. Root now stands at 12377 Test runs, approaching Sachin Tendulkar’s 15921. Root underlines the joy of personal milestones but remains focused on team victories. England’s upcoming schedule includes six more Tests this year.