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Joe Root overtakes Ponting, becomes second-highest run-getter in Test cric
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Root accomplished this feat during the third day of the fourth Manchester Test against India. At the end of the second session, the veteran batter was unbeaten at 121* in 201 balls, with 13 fours. Before this Test, he needed 120 runs to overtake Ponting.
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Path towards Sachin: Joe Root 120 runs away from becoming 2nd-highest Test
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
With the series in England's favour by 2-1 and Root having made up for mixed performances in the first two Tests with a century during the third Test at Lord's, the veteran would be aiming to continue being the ultimate run-machine for England.
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