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

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.

Just one man stands in the way of Joe Root and cricketing history. With his latest batting masterclass of 150, the England star became the second highest run-scorer in test cricket behind India great Sachin Tendulkar.

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.

England's Joe Root has moved closer to cricketing immortality with his latest test innings against India at his favourite venue.

England cricket star Joe Root isn’t only a batting great. He also now holds a record in test cricket for catching after snaffling Karun Nair with a stunning one-handed grab in the third test against India at Lord’s.

Joe Root, the second highest run-scorer in Tests had climbed the run-mountain by 'eliminating risk of all possible modes of dismissal.

In a game that so often idolises the spectacular and the brash, Joe Root's journey reminds us that true greatness is forged in patience, humility, and the relentless pursuit of self-improvement.