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IND vs ENG Tests: Joe Root Slams 37th Hundred to Go Past Dravid; Equals Smith’s Mark of 11 Centuries Against India

INDIA, JUL 11 – Joe Root has achieved 37 Test centuries in 284 innings, surpassing Rahul Dravid's 36 centuries in 286 innings, highlighting his prolific performance in international cricket.

  • On July 11 at Lord’s, Joe Root scored his 37th Test century, surpassing Rahul Dravid and Steve Smith’s 36 centuries.
  • By 284 innings, Root has 37 centuries and 13,215 runs at 51.02, surpassing Dravid’s 36 centuries and 13,262 runs at 52.62 in 286 innings.
  • In a 199-ball innings, Root scored 104 with 10 fours at Lord's, marking his third consecutive century at the venue.
  • Following Root's 37th Test century, England and India are tied at 1-1 in the series, with the milestone stabilizing England's position at Lord's.
  • As the active leader with 37 centuries, Joe Root is one behind Sangakkara’s 38 and 14 shy of Tendulkar’s 51, setting sights on long-term records.
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India TV News broke the news in India on Friday, July 11, 2025.
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