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India Today
6 hours ago
- Sport
- India Today
Joe Root surpasses Rahul Dravid to become third-highest run-scorer in Test cricket
In a span of a couple of overs, Joe Root went past two of the greatest cricketes on the list of Test batters with most runs. On Day 3 of the fourth Test between England and India in Manchester, the former captain surpassed Rahul Dravid and Jacques Kallis's tally of runs in Test cricket to break into the top three. advertisement| ENG vs IND, 4th Test Day 3 Updates | Joe Root is now only behind Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting on the all-time list in Test cricket. The 34-year-old needed 30 runs to overtake Rahul Dravid and he got to the landmark in the morning session on Friday at Old Trafford -- one of his favourite hunting grounds. MOST RUNS IN TEST CRICKET Sachin Tendulkar - 15,921 runs in 200 matches, 51 hundredsRicky Ponting - 13,378 runs in 168 matches, 41 hundredsJoe Root - 13,292 runs* in 157 matches, 37 hundredsJacques Kallis - 13,289 runs in 166 matches, 45 hundredsRahul Dravid - 13,288 runs in 154 matches, 36 hundredsRoot also became the first batter to score 1,000 runs at Old Trafford during the course of his steady knock on Friday. The ex-England captain has been in fine form in the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, scoring over 250 runs in seven innings. His hundred in the first innings of the Lords' Test in London set up England's victory. ROOT RACES AHEAD Since the turn of the decade, Joe Root has been the only Test batter to score over 5,000 runs. He has amassed 5,939 runs in 69 Tests at a staggering average of England superstar has surged ahead of the other three members of the modern-day 'Big Four'—Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, and Kane endured a challenging period as England's Test captain between 2020 and 2022, but his batting remained unaffected. Since stepping down from the role in March 2022, he has scored over 3,400 runs, including 12 centuries, at an average of 56. He has continued to play a pivotal role in England's Test side, emerging as a key figure in the Bazball served as England's Test captain from 2017 to 2022, leading the side in 64 matches—more than any other England captain. Under his leadership, England recorded notable series wins, including victories away in South Africa and Sri Lanka. He led by example, often producing crucial innings in difficult conditions. One of the standout performances of his captaincy came in 2021, when he scored a double century in his 100th Test match against India, becoming the first player to achieve such a his batting, Root is also one of the best slip fielders of his generation. In 2025, he overtook the record for the most catches in Test cricket by a non-wicket-keeper, moving past the previous mark of 210. His anticipation and sharp reflexes in the cordon have made him a constant threat to opposition career hasn't been without challenges—particularly in Australia, where he is yet to score a Test century. However, considering his form in the last three years, it will be unwise to discount an Ashes special later this year in Australia. - EndsMust Watch
Business Standard
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Business Standard
England vs India LIVE SCORE UPDATES 4th Test Day 3: Root-Pope keep ENG steady with senisible strokes
The Day 3 of the 4th Test of the 2025 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy is underway in Manchester today with all eyes on the Indian bowlers, who have the tall task of stopping England from taking the first innings lead cut out for them. At the end of play on Day 2, England had already put up 255 runs on the scoreboard with the loss of just two wickets, trailing by only 133 runs in the innings. The pitch at Old Trafford seems to favour batters as the sessions progress, and the hosts will fancy their chances of taking a big first innings lead and batting India out of the game early. However, Indian skipper Gill knows that on many occasions in the series, a team has been just one or two wickets away from a collapse. He will hope his bowlers deliver just that, as a couple of wickets in the first hour of play can clearly shift the momentum in India's favour. Root nears historic milestone One of the biggest talking points for Day 3 will be whether Root can add 20 more runs to his overnight tally of 11. If the former English skipper manages to do that, he will surpass Rahul Dravid and Jacques Kallis on the all-time Test run-scorers list, placing himself at the number three spot with 12,290 runs. Pant stole the spotlight on Day 2 Despite English batters dominating the show on Day 2 — with openers Zak Crawley (84) and Ben Duckett (94) making life miserable for the Indian bowlers through a 166-run opening stand before Ollie Pope (20 not out) and Joe Root (11 not out) ended the day on a high for the hosts — it was actually Indian vice-captain Rishabh Pant who was the talk of the town. Pant, who fractured his foot on Day 1, came out to bat despite the injury and scored a magnificent 54, powering India to 358 runs before being bundled out in the first innings. India vs England 4th Test Day 3: Live Telecast Sony Sports Network holds the broadcasting rights for India's tour of England 2025. Sony Sports 1 HD/SD and Sony Sports 5 HD/SD will telecast Day 3 of IND vs ENG with English commentary. Sony Sports 2 HD/SD will broadcast the match with Hindi commentary. India vs England 4th Test Day 3: Free Live Streaming Fans can watch the live streaming of Day 3 of the IND vs ENG 4th Test on JioHotstar from 3:30 PM IST today. Stay tuned for India vs England 4th Test Day 3 live score and match updates here
India Today
15 hours ago
- Sport
- India Today
Zak Crawley hits back at Shubman Gill's 90 seconds claim: It wasn't intentional
England opener Zak Crawley has responded calmly to Shubman Gill's claim that he and fellow batter Ben Duckett arrived 90 seconds late to the crease in the third Test at Lord's, clarifying that any delay was the media after the second day of the fourth Test in Manchester, Crawley explained that he remained in the dressing room until he saw the umpires walk out, following what he believed to be standard acknowledging Gill's concerns, Crawley maintained that the situation was a misunderstanding rather than a breach of protocol. He reaffirmed his respect for the match officials and the spirit of the game. ENG vs IND, 4th TEST DAY 2 SCORECARD | HIGHLIGHTS"No, it wasn't intentional. I sit in my spot until the umpires go out. I walked out when I saw them go. I wasn't aware we were 90 seconds late, but fair enough,' Crawley said. 'I love batting with Ben Duckett'Day 2 saw England seize the momentum at Old Trafford, thanks to a rapid-fire opening stand of 166 runs between Ben Duckett (94) and Crawley (84). The pair scored at over five runs per over across just 32 overs, putting India on the back foot century opening partnership was only the fifth for Duckett and Crawley in 53 Test innings together. Duckett blazed his way to 94 off around 100 balls, while Crawley impressed with a composed 84, handling the seaming conditions with confidence and their partnership, Crawley said, "I love batting with him. He's a phenomenal player. He scores effortlessly — today, almost a run-a-ball — and that takes pressure off me. We communicate well in the middle, and with our left-right combo and height difference, I'm sure it's tricky for bowlers when we're both going.'By the close of play, England had reached 225 for two, narrowing the gap to just 133 runs behind India's first-innings total of 358.- EndsMust Watch
NDTV
a day ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Rishabh Pant Shatters World Record, Leaves MS Dhoni Behind In Elite Test Cricket List
Rishabh Pant scripted history as he surpassed MS Dhoni to shatter a world record with his half-century during Day 2 of the fourth Test match against England at Old Trafford. Pant, who came out to bat despite suffering an injury on his right foot, showed tremendous grit and determination to slam his 9th 50-plus score on English soil. That is currently the highest by any wicket-keeper batter in an away country - a record that belonged to Dhoni (8 in England). This was also his 5th 50-plus score of the ongoing series - a feat that no other Indian cricket team wicket-keeper has ever achieved in a single Test series. Most 50+ scores by an Indian WK in a Test series 5 - Rishabh Pant vs ENG, 2025* 4 - Farokh Engineer vs ENG, 1972/73 4 - MS Dhoni vs AUS, 2008/09 4 - MS Dhoni vs ENG, 2014 Coming to the match, Rishabh Pant batted with a fractured toe to score a half-century before Ben Stokes -led England ended India's first innings at 358 on the second day of the fourth Test. The injured Pant, who walked in awkwardly to a standing ovation a day after retiring hurt on 37 after copping a blow on his right foot, braved pain to make 54 off 75 balls even as Stokes finished with excellent figures of 5/72. Resuming on 264 for four, India were dealt an early blow as Ravindra Jadeja edged a Jofra Archer outswinger to Harry Brook at second slip in only the day's second over. It was a fine catch by Brooks who dived forward to hold the dipping ball. Shardul Thakur (41) and Washington Sundar (27) then added 48 runs for the sixth wicket while negotiating a tough phase after England opted to take the second new ball at the start of the day's play. England skipper Stokes broke the flourishing stand when he had Thakur brilliantly caught at gully by a diving Ben Duckett.
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Business Standard
a day ago
- Sport
- Business Standard
ENG vs IND: Rishabh Pant surpasses MS Dhoni for most 50+ scores in England
Rishabh Pant came out to bat with a fractured toe but still managed to complete his half-century in the 4th Test between India and England at Old Trafford in Manchester on Wednesday. This was Pant's ninth 50-plus score in England, making him the wicketkeeper-batter with the most 50+ scores in an away country. He surpasses MS Dhoni, who had eight such scores in England during his career. 27-year-old Pant has now recorded five 50-plus scores in the ongoing Test series against England in 2025, setting a new record for the most 50+ scores by an Indian wicketkeeper in a single Test series. This takes him past legendary names such as Farokh Engineer (4 vs ENG in 1972/73) and MS Dhoni, who had four each against Australia (2008/09) and England (2014). Pant also etched his name in the history books, with 479 runs and counting. As he now holds the record for the most Test runs scored by a wicketkeeper in a single series in England, surpassing Alec Stewart's 464-run tally against South Africa in 1998. What makes Pant's achievement even more extraordinary is the context in which it has come. Battling a fractured toe in the fourth Test at Old Trafford, the 27-year-old has not only shown resilience but also displayed his trademark flair. His runs have been crucial in an injury-hit Indian lineup that is searching for batting consistency amid testing conditions. Pant eclipsed a long-standing record held by Stewart, a hallmark of England's late-90s cricketing era. Interestingly, Jamie Smith, England's own rising wicketkeeper, also features on the list with 415* runs in the same 2025 series—highlighting the high standards set by both glovemen in the ongoing contest. Jonny Bairstow's 387 runs against Sri Lanka in 2016 rounds off the elite list, further underlining Pant's place among modern-day greats in red-ball cricket. 479* - Rishabh Pant vs ENG, 2025 464 - Alec Stewart vs SA, 1998 415* - Jamie Smith vs IND, 2025 387 - Jonny Bairstow vs SL, 2016
