England batter Joe Root has unlocked another achievement, completing 19,500 runs in First-Class cricket
Root has the second-most runs in Test cricket
Aug 20, 2026
09:46 am
What's the storyEngland batter Joe Root has unlocked another achievement, completing 19,500 runs in First-Class cricket.
Root reached the landmark with his third run on Day 1 of the 1st Test against Pakistan at Headingley, Leeds.
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