Joe Root's composed century in the fifth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, backed by unmatched consistency and conversions, cements him as the standout Test batter of the current era.

As Joe Root slams his 41s Test century, we take a look at how close is the England batter to breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s Test hundreds and runs world record.

Joe Root's second century of the series kept an Australian rally in check at lunch on Day 2 of the fifth and final Ashes test on Monday. Root's masterful, unbeaten 138 was the highlight of the morning session as Australia's bowlers chipped away at the middle order to have England at 336-6 at lunch.

Joe Root slammed a masterful 150 during the first innings of the fifth Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Root has now covered some decent ground on Sachin Tendulkar in the list for most runs in Test cricket.

It will come down to Joe Root’s motivation to keep pushing the boundaries. If the desire remains intact, he will definitely break Sachin Tendulkar's records.

With a characteristic glide through point for one, Joe Root entered rarefied territory. He is now the second-highest run-scorer in Test match history, after overtaking Ricky Ponting, Jacques Kallis and Rahul Dravid on day three in Old Trafford. Sachin ...

LONDON, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Joe Root's 33rd test century salvaged a challenging day one for England as they reached the close on 358-7 in the second test against Sri Lanka at Lord's on Thursday. Root survived a close lbw shout on 11, the decision going with ...

Joe Root has continued to shatter records in Test cricket and has levelled with Ricky Ponting to enter an elite list of company.

Former England captain, Joe Root, has been sensational in the longest format of the game. He scored his 32nd Test hundred on Day 4 of the second Test match between England and West Indies in Nottingham. Root has equaled the likes of Kane Williamson and ...

Joe Root said he would love to return for another Ashes tour of Australia after his superb 160 in the fifth Test on Monday, with the English veteran showing few signs of slowing down.His 160 was his second ton of the series after his majestic unbeaten 138 in the day-night Test at Brisbane which ended his three-figure drought in Australia over three previous Ashes tours.

MANCHESTER, England — Just one man stands in the way of Joe Root and cricketing history. With his latest batting masterclass of 150 on Friday, the England star became the second highest run-scorer in test cricket behind India great Sachin Tendulkar.