The New York Times

Joe Root can become Test cricket’s top runscorer – and his record would never be beaten

He stood, a little self-consciously, as the Old Trafford crowd rose to him, before eventually giving a thumbs-up to his captain and lifting a hand in acknowledgment of the warm and prolonged ovation.

Joe Root is climbing the Test summit faster than you think: Why early 2028 could be when he beats Sachin Tendulkar

Joe Root's chase of Sachin Tendulkar's record has entered the final stretch. We estimate when and where the historic moment could arrive.
Yahoo! Sports

Predicted: When Joe Root will go past Sachin Tendulkar for all-time Test runs record

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 ...
The Guardian

England left with mountain to climb against New Zealand despite Root’s heroics: second men’s Test, day four – as it happened

Joe Root finished unbeaten on 75 but the visitors are heading to a sizeable victory at the Oval Ali Martin’s report is in. Thanks for reading and join us again tomorrow for the finish. If it gets to ...