England batter Joe Root has raced to 1,500 runs against Pakistan in Test cricket
Joe Root is only behind Alastair Cook
Aug 20, 2026
01:34 pm
What's the storyEngland batter Joe Root has raced to 1,500 runs against Pakistan in Test cricket. He reached the landmark on Day 1 of the 1st Test at Headingley, Leeds.
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