In a significant achievement during the ongoing Test match between England and India, Joe Root has moved past Sanath Jayasuriya to become the ninth-highest run-scorer in international cricket. Root’s milestone came as he added 28 runs to his impressive career tally before being dismissed by India’s pace spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah. This achievement highlights Root’s consistent performance and his crucial role in England’s batting lineup.

The match, held at a pivotal point in the series, saw India setting a formidable first-innings total of 471 runs. This score was bolstered by outstanding centuries from young talents Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill, along with a dynamic innings from Rishabh Pant. Their contributions laid a strong foundation for India, putting pressure on the English side.

As the second day concluded, England found themselves at 209/3, with Ollie Pope anchoring the innings with an unbeaten century. Pope’s resilience at the crease provided some stability to England’s innings amidst the challenges posed by India’s bowling attack. Jasprit Bumrah emerged as a key player for India, claiming three crucial wickets and consistently troubling the English batsmen with his pace and precision.

Despite these efforts, England trails by 262 runs, facing an uphill task to bridge the gap set by India’s formidable total. The match continues to be a test of skill and strategy as both teams vie for dominance. Root’s achievement adds an exciting narrative to the series, underscoring his status as one of cricket’s modern greats.