Joe Root becomes fifth batter to 13,000 Test runs and quickest to get there
Joe Root etched his name in cricket history during the ongoing Test against Zimbabwe, becoming the fastest to reach 13,000 Test runs in his 153rd match, surpassing Jacques Kallis' record. While Root leads in matches taken, he's the slowest in terms of innings. He stands as the first English and fifth overall player to achieve this milestone.
Joe Root etched his name in cricket history during the ongoing Test against Zimbabwe, becoming the fastest to reach 13,000 Test runs in his 153rd match, surpassing Jacques Kallis' record. While Root leads in matches taken, he's the slowest in terms of innings. He stands as the first English and fifth overall player to achieve this milestone.
