Delhi: Former England batsman Ian Bell believes that Joe Root will be remembered as one of England's greatest batsmen in Test cricket. Bell said that even if Root cannot surpass Sachin Tendulkar's records, he will definitely be a legendary batsman.
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Sachin holds the record of 15,921 runs in Test cricket, while Root recently surpassed Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara to become the sixth highest run-scorer in Test history. Root has scored 12,402 runs so far and is 3,519 runs behind from breaking Sachin's record.
Bell praised Root's performance and said that he has played brilliantly in the last 12 months. He is focusing on the present rather than the future. Bell also said that getting close to a great player like Sachin is also a big achievement. Sachin is an inspiration not only for Indian cricket fans but also for cricket fans around the world.
Bell also said a big thing about 'Badgeball'
Bell also praised England's new “badgeball” style. He said that England has performed brilliantly under the leadership of Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes. Getting the best performance from young players like Jack Crowley, Ollie Pope and Harry Brook shows the success of the team management.
FAQ
Is Joe Root a good batsman?
Joe Root With his 34th Test century, he surpassed Alastair Cook to become the England batsman with the most Test centuries. During the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's, Root scored centuries in both innings, leading many to regard him as England's greatest ever batsman.
What is Joe Root famous for?
Major achievements, World Cup Winners : Root was part of the England team that won the 2019 Cricket World Cup, where he was the team's leading run-scorer. Records: He holds the record for most ODI centuries (16) for England and is the only player to score more than 1,000 runs for England in World Cup history.
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