With a characteristic glide through point for one, Joe Root entered rarefied territory. He is now the second-highest run-scorer in Test match history, after overtaking Ricky Ponting, Jacques Kallis and Rahul Dravid on day three in Old Trafford.

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

BATTER Joe Root says he will not focus on beating Sachin Tendulkar's Test run-scoring record during the rest of his career. Root, 34, moved up to second in

Joe Root, during a superb innings of exactly 150 in the fourth Test against India at Old Trafford, went from fifth to second in the list of the highest run-scorers in Test cricket.

Ace England batter Joe Root recalled an interesting moment involving Sachin Tendulkar from his debut series in India in 2012.

England will need eight wickets not seven with a hobbling Rishabh Pant batting with broken foot a real possibility, and this pitch is not wearing that much, so lot of work to do, according to Nasser Hussain.

Joe Root reflected on breaking Ricky Ponting's record and getting close to Tendulkar in the list of most runs in Test cricket, and said that his main focus is to win the games for England., Cricket, T

In the second session of Day 3 of the Manchester Test, Joe Root went past Ricky Ponting to become the second highest run scorer in Tests.

Joe Root became the second-highest run-scorer in Test cricket as he continued his march towards Sachin Tendulkar. Meanwhile, Root revealed how he used to imitate the batting greats during his youth days and how it feels to be in their company now.

On day 3, in the fourth innings of the fourth Test at Old Trafford, Joe Root accidentally smacked Mohammed Siraj's wristbandwith his bat while stealing a run. This happened in the 52nd ball, when a ball from Siraj hit his pads.