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Joe Root: Chasing Sachin Tendulkar's World Record
The Chase is On
Joe Root, the former England captain, is closing in on Sachin Tendulkar's record for most Test runs.
Tendulkar retired in 2013 with 15,921 Test runs, a record that has stood for almost a decade.
Root is currently on 14,533 Test runs, just 1,388 runs behind Tendulkar.
The Pace of the Chase
Root has been in excellent form in recent years, averaging over 50 in his last 10 Test matches.
If he continues at this rate, he could break Tendulkar's record within the next two years.
The Significance of the Record
Breaking Tendulkar's record would be a significant achievement for Root.
It would cement his status as one of the greatest batsmen of all time.
It would also be a major boost for English cricket.
The Challenges Ahead
There are still some challenges that Root will need to overcome to break Tendulkar's record.
He will need to maintain his current form for a long period of time.
He will also need to avoid injuries.
The Legacy of Joe Root
Regardless of whether or not he breaks Tendulkar's record, Root is already one of the greatest batsmen of his generation.
He has scored over 10,000 runs in both Test and ODI cricket.
He has also captained England to some notable victories.
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