Currently, the first match of the three-match Test series between England and Pakistan is being played in Multan. So, on the third day of play of this match, veteran batsman Joe Root created history and made a special record in his name.

Let us tell you that by scoring 71 runs in the match, he has become the first batsman from England to score the most runs in Test cricket. Root has left behind former captain Alastair Cook. Apart from this, in the biggest format of the game, Root has reached 5th position in terms of scoring the most runs.

On the other hand, now seeing this brilliant cricket record of Joe Root, former English captain Alastair Cook has given a big statement. Cook feels that he can break Sachin Tendulkar’s record of most runs (15921) in Test cricket.

Alastair Cook gave a big statement

Let us tell you that after Joe Root became the highest run scorer in Test cricket for England, Alastair Cook said on BBC Test Match Special – I can see him breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s record. When I retired I thought there was every possibility that my record would be broken.

You can say that Sachin is still a favourite, but. All great players who have played for a long time have been lucky with injuries. You never know when something will happen, but it has to be something that can stop him (Joe Root).

Joe Root scored 35th century in test cricket

On the other hand, if we tell you the condition of the match between Pakistan and England, then on the third day of the game for England, Joe Root has scored the 35th century of his Test career. With this, he has come at sixth position in terms of scoring most centuries in Test cricket.