US EditionMost Hundreds in Tests: Joe Root Overtakes Steve Smith with 37th Ton
GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND, JUL 11 – Joe Root became the first player to score 3,000 Test runs against India and holds the record for most runs at Lord's with 2,526, highlighting his dominance in England-India Tests.
- Joe Root scored his 37th Test century against India at Lord's on July 11, extending his dominance in the ongoing match in London.
- Root achieved this after steady batting against a strong Indian attack, reaching 3000 Test runs against India and equaling Steve Smith's 11 centuries versus India.
- Root's innings included 10 well-timed fours in 192 balls, showing composure on a challenging Lord's pitch while anchoring England's first innings.
- He surpassed both Rahul Dravid and Steve Smith to enter the top five century-makers in Test history and holds the record for most centuries at Lord's with eight.
- Root's milestone cements his status as England's most prolific Test batter and suggests he will remain a key figure in this series and beyond.
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Joe Root smashes 11th hundred against India with 37th Test ton, extends Lord’s dominance with record 8th century
IND vs ENG Lord's Test: Joe Root became only the second batter to hit 11 Test centuries against India on Friday as he surpassed Steve Smith to become the highest century-maker among active players.
Joe Root creates all-time record in Tests vs India with exceptional century at Lord's
Former England captain Joe Root was unbeaten on 99 overnight, and it didn't take much time for him to reach the three-figure mark on the second day. This is the 37th century of his Test career and in the process, he created a record in the format against India.
Joe Root Becomes 'Lord of Lord's' as He Breaks Multiple Records
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Joe Root continues to etch his name deeper into cricket's history books with another landmark performance at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground. The former England captain has now scored the most runs by any batter at Lord's across all formats, amassing 2526 runs in 33 matches at the "Home of Cricket." With this, he has surpassed Graham Gooch, who previously held the record with 2513 runs. Spo…
Joe Root Surpasses Steve Smith For Most Test Hundreds Among Active Cricketers
Only Don Bradman: Joe Root added another golden chapter to his illustrious Test career on Friday at Lord’s, crafting his 37th Test hundred in style to become the most prolific active century-maker in the format during the third Test match
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