Yorkshire cricketer Joe Root becomes England's leading run scorer of all-time in Test cricket
He's surpassed Alastair Cook's previous record
Last updated 9th Oct 2024
Yorkshire cricketer Joe Root has overhauled Sir Alastair Cook as England's record run scorer in Test cricket.
He has passed his former captain's mark of 12,472 on day three of the series opener against Pakistan.
Root arrived in the country needing 71 to take top spot and got there in his first innings.
The 33-year-old assumed the mantle with a check drive for four off Aamer Jamal, moving fifth on the all-time list in his 147th Test appearance - 14 fewer than Cook managed before his retirement in 2018.