The England star batter Joe Root has created a new history in the World Test Championship Cycle (WTC). He achieved the distinction of becoming the first player to score 6000 runs in the Test Championship. He did this feat on the fourth day of the fifth Test match being played against India. The match was being played at the Kennington Oval Stadium in England.
Joe Root is known for his brilliant technique and calm game. He once again impressed everyone with his game, not only troubling the bowlers but also impressing the audience with his shots. There was applause in the stadium with every run of his. In the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, the Indian fast bowlers could not stop Joe Root.
When England got a target of 374 runs, Joe Root once again took the responsibility and batted brilliantly. During this innings, he completed 6000 runs. This was his 69th match in the Test Championship. He has scored 20 centuries and 23 half-centuries in this tournament so far. Joe Root is currently the highest run scorer. After him come Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Ben Stokes, and Travis Head.
Joe Root completed his fifty-run innings with a single. He raised his bat and pointed towards the England dressing room and celebrated this special moment. Even after this, he remained on the field and kept scoring runs continuously. In this innings, he also made the record of scoring the most fifty-plus in home tests against India. He now has the record of scoring 50 or more runs 16 times. Earlier this record was in the name of South Africa's Herbie Taylor, who did this 16 times against England. Don Bradman tops this list, having scored 50 or more runs 17 times against England.
Root is in great form in this series. He has broken records continuously. He has taken another step towards Sachin Tendulkar's record of 15,921 Test runs. Joe Root has now reached the second position in the list of highest run scorers in Test history. He has left behind Ricky Ponting and Rahul Dravid.
Not only this, but Joe Root has also made it to the list of players who have scored the most centuries in Test cricket. He now has 38 Test centuries to his name, which is equal to Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara. Both are now at number four. Ponting, Jacques Kallis, and Sachin Tendulkar are above him in this list. Sachin has the most, 51 Test centuries, to his name.
Joe Root's batting style is a little different from other players. He can show his game well on any pitch, against any bowler. His calm and confident style makes him more special. His eyes are now on future records, and it seems that he can achieve many more big records in the coming time.
The 6000-run mark has been touched by someone for the first time in the Test Championship, and this clearly shows what level of player Root is. The England team is benefiting a lot from his experience and performance. Joe Root now has many such records to his name, which puts him on the list of the greatest batsmen in cricket history.
In this way, Joe Root has not only crossed a milestone but has also strengthened his place in Test cricket. This innings of his will be remembered for many years to come.