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Joe Root and Sachin Tendulkar Joe Root added another remarkable achievement to his illustrious Test career by becoming only the second batsman in history to score more than 14,000 runs in the longest format of the game. The England star reached the milestone during the fourth day of the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval on Thursday. Root led the side in the absence of regular skipper Ben Stokes, joining an exclusive club previously held only by Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar. The milestone came in Root’s 302nd Test innings. While Tendulkar reached the same mark much quicker, taking only 279 innings, Root’s performance further highlighted his consistency and longevity at the highest level. At 36, the right-hander continues to be one of England’s most reliable batsmen and remains one of the best players of his generation.Since his Test debut against India in 2012, Root has built an excellent record. He maintained a career batting average of 50.77 and amassed 41 centuries and 66 half-centuries. His ability to score regularly in a variety of conditions has earned him a place among the greatest batsmen in the history of Test cricket.Widely regarded as one of the modern greats, Root’s latest effort adds another milestone to a career already full of memorable performances. His contribution has played a major role in England’s success over the last decade and he continues to set new benchmarks with the bat.With 14,000 runs to his name, Root is now second in the list of highest run-scorers in Test cricket. Sachin Tendulkar remains at the top with 15,921 runs and was the first player to cross the 14,000 run mark.Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting ranks third with 13,378 runs, while South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis is fourth with 13,289 runs. Indian great Rahul Dravid is closely followed at fifth place with 13,288 runs.Root’s latest milestone puts him in rare company and further cements his legacy as one of the greatest Tests the game has ever seen.