Joe Root scripts history vs Pak at Lord’s, surpasses Ponting’s all-time record
England's Joe Root has surpassed Ricky Ponting to become the highest run-scorer in Test cricket history on home soil, reaching 7,594 runs. The milestone occurred during the second Test against Pakistan at Lord's, where England currently maintains a commanding lead in the series.
Why it matters
This achievement cements Root's legacy as one of the greatest Test batters in history and fuels speculation regarding his potential to break Sachin Tendulkar's all-time Test run record.
Joe Root has added another major record to his remarkable Test career, surpassing Ricky Ponting to become the highest run-scorer in Test history on home soil.The England captain reached the milestone during the second Test against Pakistan at Lord's in London. Root came to the crease on Day 2 and made 24 before Pakistan pacer Mohammad Ali dismissed him lbw.Although Root was unable to turn the start into a substantial innings, those 24 runs were enough to take him past Ponting's long-standing mark.Root now has 7,594 Test runs in England, moving ahead of Ponting's 7,578 runs accumulated in Australia.
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