Australian great Ricky Ponting believes there is “absolutely no reason” why Joe Root cannot overtake Sachin Tendulkar to become the highest run-scorer in Test cricket history, after the England star surpassed him to move into second place on the all-time list during Day 3 of the fourth Test at Old Trafford.
It was another landmark day for Root, who first overtook Rahul Dravid upon reaching 30 in the morning session, before moving ahead of Jacques Kallis with his next run. The Yorkshireman went on to notch his second century of the series, compiling a superb 150 in a record-laden innings. Upon reaching 120, Root overtook Ponting’s career tally to become the second-highest run-scorer in Test history.
Although Root has moved into second position, it will take some time to topple Tendulkar, who is 2,512 runs ahead of the talismanic England batter.
“Congratulations, Joe…
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