Joe Root Aims for Milestones in Upcoming Test Series Against India

Pursuing Greatness

As England gears up for their home Test series against India, all eyes will be on star batsman Joe Root. Over the past decade, Root has made a name for himself by scoring runs at an impressive rate and turning them into record-breaking centuries. This exciting five-match series, commencing on June 20, will see Root striving to achieve milestones set by two Indian cricket legends.

Chasing Records

Root is on a quest to surpass Sachin Tendulkar's remarkable total of 15,921 runs while also aiming to outdo Rahul Dravid's batting average in this fiercely contested series. Currently, Root has accumulated 13,006 runs from 153 Tests, boasting an average of 50.80, along with 36 centuries and 65 fifties, with a personal best of 262. He ranks as England's leading run-scorer in Tests and fifth overall. A modest series performance of 373 runs would elevate him past Ricky Ponting, who has 13,378 runs in 168 Tests.

Root's Dominance Against India

Given Root's impressive track record against India, he has a strong chance of achieving significant milestones in the upcoming five Tests. In 30 matches against India, he has scored 2,846 runs at an average of 58.08, including 10 centuries and 11 fifties, with a top score of 218. When playing at home against India, his average rises to an impressive 74.95, with 1,574 runs in 15 Tests, featuring seven centuries and five fifties.

Previous World Test Championship Cycle

In the last World Test Championship cycle, Root finished with 1,968 runs from 22 Tests, averaging 54.66, with seven centuries and seven fifties, and a best score of 262. He is eager to maintain this momentum. Root is on track to become the first player to reach 6,000 runs in WTC history, currently leading the charts with 5,543 runs from 64 matches at an average of 51.80, including 18 centuries and 21 fifties.

India's Test Schedule Against England