Root— a slow-burn champion often revealing how Tests are the real deal
Joe Root has surpassed 14,000 Test cricket runs, solidifying his status as one of the greatest batters in the sport's history. The article reflects on his career trajectory and his pursuit of Sachin Tendulkar's all-time record.
Why it matters
Root's performance is a major milestone in international cricket, highlighting the enduring relevance of the Test format.
On a distant March day in Ahmedabad, the cricketing world gazed in awe. It was 1987 and Sunil Gavaskar late-cut Pakistani spinner Ijaz Fakih at the Motera, a venue that has now become the gigantic Narendra Modi Stadium. With that shot, Gavaskar became the first batter to reach 10,000 runs in Tests.
The piece is a sports analysis focused on statistics and historical context.
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