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“Always rated him very highly”: Sachin Tendulkar on Joe Root closing in on his Test record for most runs

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Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar praised England captain Joe Root, saying he has always rated the English batsman highly since Root’s debut Test, as Root approaches the long‑standing record for most Test runs. Tendulkar, a former India captain who led the side twice—from August 1996 to 1997 and from 1999 to 2000—spoke about his admiration for Root’s achievements.

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Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar heaped praise on England captain Joe Root, who is closing in on his long-standing Test run-scoring record, saying he had rated the Englishman highly since his debut Test match.

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“Always rated him very highly”: Sachin Tendulkar on Joe Root closing in on his Test record for most runs

Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar heaped praise on England captain Joe Root, who is closing in on his long-standing Test run-scoring record, saying he had rated the Englishman highly since his debut Test match.

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