The 34-year-old surpassed three legends in one day as he cemented his place among the greats – and helped England strengthen their lead

Joe Root became the second highest run-scorer in Test cricket during England's match against India. His steady rise and humility highlight a new era of cricketing greatness.

Joe Root's impressive 150-run innings in the fourth Test against India saw him break 11 records, underlining his exceptional cricketing prowess.

Joe Root made history during Day 3 of the 4th Test against India, becoming the second highest run-getter in the history of the format.

The elegant Root, 34, is a throwback to a different era of batting, an orthodox "touch" player who does not need to smash the ball around to score quickly. Former England captain Alastair Cook hailed him as "England's greatest" and a "genius" when he surpassed his own record tally of 33 Test hundreds for England last year.

Born in December 1990, more than a year after Sachin Tendulkar made his iconic Test debut in Karachi, England's Joe Root grew up doing what most cricket-loving kids of his generation did -- trying to copy the Little Master.

Joe Root climbed to second on the all-time list of test run-scorers after hitting a sparkling 38th century on Friday as England hunted a series-clinching win against India.