Joe Root has scripted history by breaking the record for the most Test centuries by an England batter, notching up his 34th Test ton in the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord’s. This remarkable achievement surpasses the record previously held by Alastair Cook, who had 33 centuries to his name. Root's latest milestone further cements his legacy as one of the finest batsmen in the history of cricket.

Root's career has been nothing short of extraordinary, with the England star amassing 12,377 runs from 145 Test matches. His tally places him among the top-10 highest run-scorers in the longest format of the game. As cricket enthusiasts look to the future, David Lloyd, a former England cricketer and commentator, believes Root has the potential to break the world record for most Test runs held by Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar. Tendulkar remains the highest run-getter in Test cricket history with 15,921 runs from 200 Tests.

David Lloyd, writing for the Daily Mail, heaped praise on Root’s performance, describing it as “magnificent.” He highlighted Root's impeccable footwork and head positioning, which have been crucial to his success. Lloyd noted, “England play a lot of Test matches, and with the skills Joe Root has, there is a chance of him going past Sachin Tendulkar’s world record of 15,921 runs.”

Root’s 34th Test century not only broke Cook’s record but also brought him level with other cricketing greats such as Sunil Gavaskar, Mahela Jayawardene, Brian Lara, and Younis Khan in terms of Test centuries. His remarkable consistency is underscored by the fact that he now holds the record for the most Test centuries among active cricketers.