Nottingham, July 22, 2024 – The cricket world is buzzing with excitement as former England captain and pundit Michael Vaughan predicts that Joe Root has the potential to break Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most runs in Test cricket history.

Joe Root, England's prolific batsman and former captain, demonstrated his exceptional form by scoring his 32nd Test century during the second Test against the West Indies at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on Sunday, July 21. This outstanding performance saw Root equal the Test century tally of modern greats Kane Williamson of New Zealand and Steve Smith of Australia.

In a recent column for The Telegraph, Vaughan expressed his strong belief in Root’s ability to surpass Tendulkar's long-standing record.

“Joe Root will become England’s leading run-scorer in the next few months and is so special that he really could overtake Sachin Tendulkar eventually. With the bat, generally, they did not look reckless like they had in the past. They are scoring quickly, but it doesn’t look like their egos are taking over. They are just playing with good sense,” Vaughan wrote.

Vaughan continued, “As the rock, Root is obviously key to that, and I love that he kept the reverse-scoop in the locker until he was past 100 and England’s lead was massive.”

England recently secured a commanding victory over the West Indies in the second Test. Following their win in the first Test, England clinched the series with a 241-run triumph in the second Test, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.