On the fourth day of the first Test match between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Multan, Joe Root got another century in Test cricket and turned it into a double century. The 33-year-old broke the record for most centuries by an England batter in Test cricket history during the series against Sri Lanka. He then picked up where he left off in the opening match against Pakistan, surpassing former cricketer Alastair Cook to become England’s all-time top run-scorer in Test cricket history.
Given the circumstances, the cricket player from Sheffield had to play a lengthy innings in Multan, which wasn’t easy. The players struggled in the intense heat, and Root had cramps and dehydration, but nothing could weaken his will to persevere. Notably, he broke Cook’s record in just 72 runs, and now the all-time list has Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Jacques Kallis, and Ricky Ponting ahead of him.
Joe Root declared that he is not in the mood to quit and that he wants to score a lot more runs for England after shattering the record on Day 3.
He expressed a desire to score more runs and the conviction that his next century will always surpass this one.
“Obviously, I’m proud, but I still think there’s a lot more work to be done and a lot more runs to be made. Your next one is always, in my opinion, your greatest (hundred). The Standard cited Root as stating, “You’ve got to keep staying hungry and willing to find ways of contributing, ways of getting better.”
“I’m sure I’ll look back on it when I’m done and be really proud of it, but there’s still a chance for us to win this game, which is exciting.” After the Test match, we’ll see (how it feels),” he continued.
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Simultaneously with Root, young Harry Brook achieved his double century. On Day 4, England had a 102-run advantage going into lunch.
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