Joe Root vs Sachin Tendulkar: Comparing their Stats after 41 centuries in Test cricket
Here is the statistical comparison between veteran England batter Joe Root and Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar after 41 centuries in Test cricket.
Joe Root is moving closer to lasting greatness as he narrowed the gap with Sachin Tendulkar on the list of players with the most Test runs. He achieved this with a brilliant 160-run knock on Day 2 of the fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney. It was Root’s 41st century in Test cricket, which helped him equal Ricky Ponting on the list of most Test hundreds. Only Jacques Kallis and Sachin Tendulkar are now ahead of him.
Root is also just 1,984 runs behind the Indian legend on the all-time Test runs list. Having turned 35 last week, it appears he is on track to challenge Tendulkar’s record based on his current form. For now, let us take a look at the statistical comparison between the two after 41 Test centuries.
In terms of statistics, Sachin Tendulkar was well ahead of Root when he scored his 41st Test century in 2008 against England in Chennai. Tendulkar reached the milestone in his 155th Test and 254th innings, while Root achieved it in his 163rd Test and 297th innings. However, at this stage of their careers, Root has scored 1,524 more runs than Tendulkar had at the same point. Tendulkar averaged an impressive 54.68 after the Chennai Test where he scored his 41st Test hundred, while Root’s average currently stands at 51.23.
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How many runs does Joe Root need to break Sachin Tendulkar’s record?
1,984 runs are still a big target for any player, including Joe Root. Root is currently 35 years old and may need a little more than two years to score close to 2,000 runs, even if he continues in his current form. If he loses form during this period, the former England captain may need more time to reach the milestone.
Root has already hinted at touring Australia again for the next Ashes series, four years from now. He could break Tendulkar’s record if his career lasts until 2029. However, his form and fitness will play a key role in achieving this goal.
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