Former English player Michael Waugh believes that veteran batsman Joe Root can break Sachin Tendulkar’s record of scoring the most runs in Test cricket. Let us tell you, recently Joe Root scored his 32nd Test century in the second Test match played against West Indies at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.

During this innings, Joe Root surpassed former West Indies player Shivnarine Chanderpaul to become the eighth highest run scorer in Test cricket. He has scored 11940 runs in 142 Test matches. Talking about Sachin Tendulkar, he has scored 15921 runs in 200 Test matches.

Michael Waugh wrote in his column in the Telegraph, ‘Joe Root will become England’s highest run-scorer in the coming months and I think he can also break Sachin Tendulkar’s record. Joe Root has been batting very well for some time now and is also scoring runs at a fast pace. Joe Root’s performance is getting even better.’

Joe Root will also be eyeing to break Alastair Cook’s record

Let us tell you, former England captain Alastair Cook has scored 33 Test centuries. Joe Root has scored 32 Test centuries so far. Joe Root will definitely want to break this record in the third Test match against West Indies. Not only this, Joe Root is 532 runs behind Alastair Cook in the list of batsmen who have scored the most runs in Test cricket for England. Joe Root will definitely have his eyes on breaking this record as well.

England is leading 2-0 against West Indies in the three-match Test series. England won the first Test match while the hosts won the second Test by 241 runs. England’s performance has been very good in this series so far and the team would definitely want to win the third Test as well. Joe Root would like to continue his form in the future as well.