Sachin Tendulkar's Unbeaten Records Toppled by Virat Kohli, Joe Root Closes In

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For two decades, Sachin Tendulkar's batting records remained unparalleled in cricket. Virat Kohli finally breached his 50 ODI centuries record in 2023, and Joe Root is now on the verge of toppling his Test record. With 13,543 runs, Root is just 2378 away from eclipsing Tendulkar's 15921 runs from 200 Tests.

Root's meteoric rise has taken him ahead of Steve Smith, Kane Williamson, and Virat Kohli to be breathing down Tendulkar's neck. Tendulkar has remained quiet about Root's record, but in a Reddit AMA session, he hailed Root as a "future captain" and praised his ability to assess wickets and rotate the strike.

Tendulkar's admiration for Root dates back to his debut Test against India in 2012, where he showcased his potential as a big player. Root has continued to impress, finishing the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy with 537 runs at an average of 67.12 and three centuries. His next challenge is the Ashes Down Under later this year, where he aims to score a Test hundred in Australia.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sachin Tendulkar's 50 ODI centuries record was finally breached by Virat Kohli in 2023.
  • Joe Root is now on the verge of toppling Tendulkar's Test record, with 13,543 runs and 2378 away from eclipsing Tendulkar's 15921 runs.
  • Root has leapt ahead of Steve Smith, Kane Williamson, and Virat Kohli to be breathing down Tendulkar's neck.
  • Tendulkar hailed Root as a "future captain" in a Reddit AMA session, recognizing his potential and skills.
  • Root has continued to impress, finishing the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy with 537 runs at an average of 67.12 and three centuries.
  • Root's next challenge is the Ashes Down Under later this year, where he aims to score a Test hundred in Australia.

Statistics:

  • 15921: Tendulkar's Test runs from 200 games.
  • 13,543: Root's Test runs from 200+ games.
  • 2378: The number of runs needed for Root to eclipse Tendulkar's record.
  • 50: Number of ODI centuries held by Tendulkar.
  • 3: Number of centuries scored by Root in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
  • 67.12: Root's average in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
  • 537: Root's runs in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.

Sources:

  • "India vs England 2023 World Cup semi-final: Virat Kohli becomes first batter to reach 50 ODI centuries."
  • Reddit AMA session with Sachin Tendulkar
  • "India vs England 2021 Pataudi Trophy: Tendulkar hails Root as a 'big player'."
  • "England tour of India 2021: Root and England grind out famous win at Lord's."
  • Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Hindustan Times.