England talisman Joe Root has scripted history by becoming just the second batter to complete 14,000 runs in Test cricket
Root also became the second batter to complete 14,000 Test runs (Image Source: X/@cricketcomau)
Jun 20, 2026
08:11 pm
What's the storyEngland talisman Joe Root has scripted history by becoming the first batter to complete 2,000 runs against New Zealand in Test cricket.
The star player accomplished this milestone with his 20th run in the fourth innings of the ongoing second Test at The Oval.
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