Joe Root has added another feather to his cap by surpassing Rohit Sharma on the list of players with the most international centuries. Root achieved this milestone during the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord’s on August 29, 2024. The English batter scored a brilliant 143 runs, marking his 33rd Test century and his 49th international century across formats.
Comparing the Legends
With this century, Root now ranks second among active players in terms of international centuries, just behind Virat Kohli, who has 80 tons in 591 innings. Root has reached his 49 centuries in 454 innings, while Rohit Sharma, who has 48 centuries, took 509 innings. Root’s consistent performances have placed him among the modern greats, alongside players like Kane Williamson and Steve Smith.
Chasing Tendulkar’s Record
Root’s recent form has sparked discussions about whether he could eventually surpass Sachin Tendulkar‘s all-time Test run record. Root currently has 12,274 Test runs, trailing Tendulkar by 3,647 runs. Given his age and form, many, including former England captain Michael Vaughan, believe that Root could potentially overtake Tendulkar’s record in the coming years.
Vaughan’s Prediction
Michael Vaughan, a former England captain, had earlier predicted that Root might surpass Tendulkar’s run tally. Vaughan’s prediction seems increasingly plausible as Root continues to score prolifically. He stated, “Joe Root will become England’s leading run-scorer in the next few months and is so special that he really could overtake Sachin Tendulkar eventually.”
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