From The Times of India
Center Owned by Bennett, Coleman & Co.‘I knew he was going to make it’: Sachin on Root closing in on his Test record
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Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has spoken about England batter Joe Root as he approaches the record for most Test runs. Tendulkar said he recognised Root’s potential from his Test debut in 2012 and praised the Englishman’s achievements. According to NDTV, Root is currently the second‑highest run‑scorer in Test history with 14,278 runs from 169 matches and 309 innings, leaving him about 1,643 runs short of Tendulkar’s record.
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Sachin Tendulkar praised Joe Root's batting skills, recalling the young player's potential during his debut match in 2012. Root is approaching Tendulkar's record for most Test runs and has surpassed him in Test half-centuries. Tendulkar also shared his top non-Indian batter choices, including Root…
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Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has shared his thoughts on England batter Joe Root closing in on his long-standing record for the most runs in Test cricket. The Master Blaster praised the Englishman, revealing that he had recognised his potential right from his Test debut in 2012. Tendulkar…
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Sachin Tendulkar praised Joe Root's batting skills, recalling the young player's potential during his debut match in 2012. Root is approaching Tendulkar's record for most Test runs and has surpassed him in Test half-centuries. Tendulkar also shared his top non-Indian batter choices, including Root…
