Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Root: Winning Matches is Focus, Not Tendulkar's Record
Joe Root, a top cricket player, has become the second-highest scorer in Test cricket.
He is behind Sachin Tendulkar, who made his debut before Root was born.
Root is focused on helping England win games.
Root passed Ricky Ponting on the list.
Joe Root is second in Test runs, behind Sachin Tendulkar.
Root surpassed Ricky Ponting.
He is 2,512 runs short of Tendulkar's record.
Root prioritizes winning matches for England.
Root said Tendulkar made his debut before he was born.
- Who
- Joe Root and Sachin Tendulkar.
- What
- Joe Root commented on his position as the second-highest run-scorer in Test cricket.
- When
- Recently, during a Test match.
- Where
- At Old Trafford.
- Why
- To clarify Root's focus on winning matches.
Chasing Tendulkar's Record
Winning Matches
Primary Focus
Chasing Tendulkar's Record
Root stated that breaking the record is not his focus.
Winning Matches
Not explicitly stated in the article.
- Focus
- Winning matches for England
- Current Rank
- Second-highest run-scorer in Tests
- Runs Behind Tendulkar
- 2,512
- Record Chasing
- Not a focus for Root
Sources
‘Joe Root can touch Sachin Tendulkar in around 2 & 1/2 years’ - Michael Atherton after ENG star surpasses Ricky Ponting
Root surpasses Ponting, next in sight is all-time leading run-getter Tendulkar
How Many Tests Does Joe Root Need To Beat Sachin Tendulkar's Most Runs Record?
Ponting tips Root to overtake his Test tally in Manchester
Joe Root Breaks Don Bradman's 79-Year-Old World Record; Becomes First Player In History To Achieve Massive Feat
Ollie Pope Backs Joe Root To Break Sachin Tendulkar's Record: 'He Will Be Driven...'
Dominant England batter India, battle of survival awaits for Shubman Gill’s team - Telegraph India
Joe Root quietly passes greats, becomes second highest run-getter in Test cricket - Telegraph India
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Ponting backs Root to break Tendulkar’s Test run record
Joe Root Breaks Silence On Chasing Sachin Tendulkar's Record: 'Not Something I...'
‘Tendulkar’s debut was before I was born’ Joe Root talks about chasing Sachin’s run-record and playing one Test with Indian legend
