England's Joe Root Becomes Second Player Ever to Reach 14,000 Test Runs

England's Joe Root has achieved a significant milestone in cricket, becoming only the second player ever to surpass 14,000 runs in the sport's longest format. The accomplished batsman reached this landmark during the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval.

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England’s Joe Root became only the second player in cricket's longest format to surpass 14,000 runs on Saturday, the fourth day of the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval.

Root brought up his 14,000th run in his 302nd innings. He now stands alongside Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, who is the only other player to have passed this impressive total, ultimately accumulating a remarkable 15,921 runs in his illustrious career. Tendulkar reached the 14,000-run mark slightly faster than Root, achieving it in 279 innings.

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Indian great Sachin Tendulkar is the only other player to pass 14,000 runs, eventually notching up a staggering 15,921 in his career.

At 36 years old, Joe Root has been a pivotal figure in England's Test batting lineup since his debut against India in 2012. Widely recognized as one of the greatest batsmen of the modern era, he maintains an impressive average of 50.77 in the Test format. Throughout his career, Root has amassed 41 centuries and 66 half-centuries, demonstrating consistent high performance.

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Root, 36, has been a cornerstone of England’s test batting lineup since debuting against India in 2012.

Meanwhile, England, who currently lead the three-match series 1-0, are facing a challenging target of 463 runs. Achieving this chase would set a new record for the highest successful run chase in Test history, adding further drama to the ongoing match.

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Widely regarded as one of the modern greats, he averages 50.77 in the format and has amassed 41 centuries and 66 half-centuries over the course of his career.