Updated On: 09 October, 2024 07:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Joe Root was also hailed by his skipper Ben Stokes, who is sitting out of the first Test against Pakistan following an injury. Former Team India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar ended his Test career with 15,921 runs. Alastair Cook feels that Root aged 33 has plenty more years

Alastair Cook (Pic: File Pic)
Stalwart Joe Root became England`s leading run-scorer in Test cricket by surpassing Alastair Cook. He achieved this historic feat during the Test match against Pakistan.
Former England captain Alastair Cook tipped Joe Root to go past legendary Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar`s record of leading run-scorer in Test cricket.