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Joe Root Becomes Sixth Highest Test Run Scorer, Moves to Third in Test Catches
Sep 8, 2024, 10:00 AM
Joe Root has achieved a significant milestone in Test cricket by surpassing Kumar Sangakkara to become the sixth highest run scorer of all time. Root now has 34 Test centuries, leading the 'Fab Four' which includes Steve Smith with 32 centuries, Kane Williamson with 32 centuries, and Virat Kohli with 29 centuries. Root also moved past Jacques Kallis into third place in the list of most Test catches by a fielder, with 201 catches. Kane Williamson expressed his admiration for Root and downplayed comparisons among the 'Fab Four'.
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