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News18
4 hours ago
- Sport
- News18
Will Joe Root Break Tendulkar's Record? Jos Buttler Says: 'He Won't Wake Up In...'
Jos Buttler believes Joe Root can surpass Sachin Tendulkar's 15,921 Test runs if he stays fit. Root, with 13,409 runs, focuses on playing well over chasing records. Jos Buttler has weighed in on whether Joe Root can beat Sachin Tendulkar's 12-year-old record of 15,921 Test runs, saying that it was 'quite attainable' if he can remain fit. Buttler explained that Root was not only hungry for runs, but he was also not focused on 'hunting down' the record, which allowed him to be not distracted. Root jumped from fifth to second in the most recent Test against India at Old Trafford and now has 13,409 runs. A CricViz estimate said that if he can maintain the pace of the last two years, it would take him around 29 Tests to go past Tendulkar, which could be anything between two to three years. Root is still 34 and only needs to contend with depleting reflexes (no signs of that have been visible yet) to realistically get there. 'He's not hunting down Sachin Tendulkar because that's definitely not the way he plays his cricket or how he sees it," Buttler said in a podcast with former teammate, Stuart Broad. 'But he is number two on an incredibly elite list, with what seems like—if he stays fit—quite an attainable kind of thing, which is absolutely mind-blowing. He has got 21 hundreds since COVID. He is obviously in the form of his life and it is awesome to watch," he added. Broad asked him if he has ever thought that Root won't be able to do it? Buttler replied: 'It might just be a bit more in his favour." 'Hunger is never an issue I see with Root. He isn't going to wake up in 2-3 years and think he doesn't have the love for batting or playing for England. He has just been playing so well, even during that period when England won one game in 17 and he was captain. But he just doesn't see it like that at all. Which I think is the great thing about him. He just loves playing and winning matches. So it's going to be pretty cool to watch whether he stays at No. 2 or scales that Everest and goes to No. 1," he added. Get latest Cricket news, live score and match results on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
5 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
IND vs ENG: Joe Root is not hunting down Sachin Tendulkar
, speaking on his YouTube channel For the Love of Cricket, mentioned that England batter doesn't have 's record in mind. In Manchester, Root surpassed and is now only behind Sachin Tendulkar on the list of all-time leading run-scorers in Test cricket. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Root reached 13,409 runs, leaving him 2,512 runs behind Tendulkar's haul of 15,921. IND vs ENG: The Oval curator breaks silence on Gautam Gambhir's outburst ahead of 5th Test Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! 'He's not hunting down Sachin Tendulkar because that's definitely not the way he plays his cricket or how he sees it,' Buttler said. 'But he is number two on an incredibly elite list, with what seems like—if he stays fit—quite an attainable kind of thing, which is absolutely mind-blowing. 'He has got 21 hundreds since COVID. He is obviously in the form of his life and it is awesome to watch,' he added. Former England fast bowler and co-host of the podcast, Stuart Broad, asked Buttler: 'Do you sit there and think it's a given that he is going to do it? He is 34, going on 35. Not many players have never had a loss of form or an injury problem, but he has just always been fit and scoring runs. So is there any part of you that thinks 'he might not get there'?' Buttler replied: 'It might just be a bit more in his favour." Poll Do you think Joe Root will surpass Sachin Tendulkar's Test run record? Yes, he will definitely surpass it No, he won't reach that milestone It depends on his fitness I'm not sure yet 'Hunger is never an issue I see with Root. He isn't going to wake up in 2-3 years and think he doesn't have the love for batting or playing for England. He has just been playing so well, even during that period when England won one game in 17 and he was captain. 'But he just doesn't see it like that at all. Which I think is the great thing about him. He just loves playing and winning matches. So it's going to be pretty cool to watch whether he stays at No. 2 or scales that Everest and goes to No. 1.' The fifth and final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy will be played at The Oval from Thursday.
News18
7 hours ago
- Sport
- News18
Joe Root Needs 54 Runs In 5th Test To Become 1st Cricketer In The World To...
Last Updated: Root arguably is England's best batter of all time. During the fifth Test of the ongoing five-match series against India, he will have a chance to break multiple batting records. World No. 1 Test batter Joe Root will be a key player for the English team in the fifth Test against India, which is set to be played from July 31 to August 4 at The Oval in London. Root, who is England's leading run getter in Test cricket and second overall in the world, scored centuries in the first innings of the third and fourth Tests played at Lord's and Old Trafford, respectively. He would like to come up with another big score against the Shubman Gill-led side in the fifth and final Test to help the hosts win the home series with a scoreline of 3-1. During the fifth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, Root will have a chance to become the first cricketer in the world to score 6000 runs in the World Test Championship. Most runs in WTC No other in the world apart from Root has even scored 5000 runs in the WTC. The gap of runs between Root and second-placed Steve Smith is 1668 runs. Apart from that, Root will also have a chance to score 2000 Test runs against India in England. As of now, Root has 1977 runs to his credit in 19 Tests played against India in England. He needs 23 more runs to complete 2000 Test runs at home against India. Most runs for England against India (in England) In 19 Tests against England at home, Root has scored nine centuries. No other batter in the world has scored nine Test centuries at home against one team. Most 100s vs one team in Tests at home If Root manages to score a century in The Oval Test as well, then he will become the first player in the world to score 24 Test centuries at home. As of now, he is tied level with Ricky Ponting, Jacques Kallis, and Mahela Jayawardene. Like Root, Ponting, Kallis, and Jayawardene also scored 23 Test centuries at home. The century in the fifth Test will also help Root break Jack Hobbs' record of scoring 12 Test centuries against one team. During his playing days, Hobbs scored 12 Test centuries for England against Australia, and Root also has 12 centuries to his credit against India in Tests. If Root scores at least 22 runs in the fifth Test, then he will take his tally of Test runs to 7217 in England, and it will help him break Sachin Tendulkar's record of 7216 runs in home Tests. Most Test runs in one country The overall record of scoring the most Test runs in one century is in the name of Ricky Ponting. Ponting played 92 Tests for the Baggy Greens in Australia and amassed a total of 7578 runs. Get latest Cricket news, live score and match results on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : England England cricket team India cricket team India vs England India vs England 2025 Joe Root test cricket World Test Championship WTC view comments Location : London, United Kingdom (UK) First Published: July 29, 2025, 20:29 IST News cricket Joe Root Needs 54 Runs In 5th Test To Become 1st Cricketer In The World To... Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
USA Today
2 days ago
- Business
- USA Today
Root Brands Leads the Way in Accepting HSA and FSA Funds for Natural Supplements
Franklin, TN – Root Brands, the rapidly expanding nutraceutical company, headquartered in Franklin, announced today that U.S. consumers can purchase eligible Root Brands products with Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) dollars. In a category where most supplements remain ineligible for tax-advantaged health funds, Root Brands' partnership with payments innovator Flex, positions the company at the forefront of affordability and accessibility in natural health. Under the new program, shoppers simply select 'Pay with HSA/FSA' at checkout, complete a brief telehealth screening to document medical necessity, and then pay with their existing HSA or FSA debit card. Within 24 hours, Flex issues both a Letter of Medical Necessity and an itemized receipt, ensuring end-to-end IRS compliance without extra paperwork for the customer. 'Tax-advantaged accounts hold more than $110 billion today, yet people tell us they still pay out-of-pocket for daily wellness essentials,' said Clayton Thomas, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Root Brands. 'Our goal has always been to democratize health, and accepting HSA and FSA dollars removes another barrier between families and the clean, science-driven solutions they deserve.' Dr. Christina Rahm, co-founder, Chief Science Officer, and lead product formulator, added: 'Root's formulas are created to meet clear clinical endpoints, from heavy-metal detoxification to cognitive support. As a result, they naturally fit the definition of medical necessity. By aligning with Flex, we can document those therapeutic benefits in minutes and let consumers use pre-tax funds to protect their health proactively.' The decision to pursue HSA/FSA acceptance originated from listening to Root's community of independent ambassadors, many of whom are healthcare professionals. 'Nurses kept telling us their patients wanted a tax-efficient way to afford detox protocols,' Thomas noted. 'We built the entire workflow around that real-world feedback.' A quiet pilot in the second quarter processed more than 3,000 qualified transactions in its first 30 days, demonstrating robust demand for nutraceuticals that meet clinical reimbursement standards. Founded in 2020 by Thomas and Rahm, Root Brands has leveraged an affiliate-led social-sharing model to serve more than 100,000 customers and 10,000 brand ambassadors worldwide. The company's product line (including flagship detox drops Clean Slate, neuro-nootropic Zero-In, turmeric-powered anti-inflammatory Restore, and microbiome support powder Relive Greens) is manufactured in FDA-registered, GMP-certified U.S. facilities and tested to be non-GMO, gluten-free, and predominantly vegan. Root's wellness ecosystem now extends beyond capsules and powders. Earlier this year Dr. Rahm debuted Rahm Roast, a 100 % Arabica coffee line that employs a patent-pending detoxification process to remove mold and other toxins from every bean, mirroring the rigorous purity standards applied to Root's supplements. The clean-coffee blend, available through and the Root online store, gives customers a daily ritual that aligns with the company's detox-first philosophy while satisfying coffee aficionados with rich dark-chocolate and almond notes. Today, the FDA allows over 1,000 unregulated food additives into the food supply. So long as the manufacturer self-certifies the ingredient under the Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS), these additives can be included as ingredients for human consumption. This increase in food additives has correlated with a flare of health problems in the American people. Many are now following the Root Brands' detox protocols as a first step in supporting their body's natural systems, with the goal of reducing their symptoms. Industry analysts view Root Brands' move to accept HSA funds as a milestone for the broader nutraceutical sector. While the IRS allows HSA/FSA reimbursement for vitamins deemed medically necessary, most brands lack an integrated workflow to validate eligibility at the point of sale. Root's embedded telehealth pathway streamlines that process, potentially opening a multi-billion-dollar channel for clinically substantiated supplement makers. The HSA/FSA launch follows a 12-month period of rapid expansion for Root Brands, highlighted by new market entries in Asia, the Middle East, and South America, recognition in Forbes India for global health leadership, and ongoing third-party certifications such as BSCG drug-free status. 'Every market we enter tells us the same thing: consumers want transparency, traceability, and real science behind their supplements,' Dr. Rahm said. 'Those standards apply equally to how people pay for wellness. Accepting HSA and FSA funds is part of that larger promise of accountability.' As a flagship product for 2025, Root now offers the DRCgx™ Genetic Test, an at-home DNA kit that analyzes hundreds of variants tied to micronutrient absorption, detox pathways, exercise recovery, and medication response. For a one-time $499 fee, customers gain lifetime access to dynamically updated reports, arming them and their healthcare providers with a personalized genomic roadmap that dovetails with Root's targeted protocols. This further strengthens the medical-necessity case for HSA/FSA reimbursement. How the Program Works: Choose 'Pay with HSA/FSA' at checkout on Complete a short telehealth consult—typically under five minutes—to confirm medical necessity. Pay with an HSA/FSA card (or any major card if a benefit card is unavailable). Receive required documentation (Letter of Medical Necessity and itemized receipt) by email within 24 hours—no additional forms to file. The company reports that plan administrators representing more than 2,000 corporate benefit programs have already whitelisted Root Brands SKUs, accelerating employer-level adoption. Availability: All eligible Root Brands products, including individual items and value packs, are now live for HSA/FSA purchases in the United States. International customers may continue to purchase through existing e-commerce channels; regional tax rules apply. Media Contact Marty McGinley Root Brands 393 Nichol Mill Ln, Unit 250B Franklin, TN 37067, USA 1-224-622-7110 For additional information, visit or follow @therootbrands on major social platforms.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
IND vs ENG: Full list of records broken during India vs England 4th Test in Manchester
India pulled off an unlikely draw on Sunday against England in the fourth Test in Manchester in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Though India still trails 2-1 in this series, it goes into the final Test with its tails up, having survived a 311-run first-innings deficit and playing out the final day with just eight wickets in hand. For England, Joe Root and Ben Stokes created multiple records as the side posted a massive 669 runs in the first innings. For the visitor, Shubman Gill continued his run-scoring spree. Here are the records broken in Manchester in the fourth Test: Root equals Sangakkara: England batter Joe Root continued his rise to the top of Test batting charts as he recorded his 38th century to equal Kumar Sangakkara in the most Test centuries list. He's now joint at fourth spot. Root dominates India: This was also Root's 12th century against India, the most any batter has scored against the side. Next-up, Tendulkar: During his 150-run knock, Root went from fifth to second-highest run-getter in Test cricket, surpassing Jacques Kallis, Rahul Dravid and Ricky Ponting. He's now behind Sachin Tendulkar. By the time he was eventually dismissed, Root's tally stood at 13,409 runs. Forgettable century: Jasprit Bumrah recorded the most expensive spell of his Test career, two for 112, in his 48-match red-ball career. Captain fantastic: Ben Stokes became the fourth all-rounder from England to score a century and pick a five-wicket haul in the same match. Tony Greig, Ian Botham and Gus Atkinson are the other players to achieve the feat. Only Botham has achieved this feat more than once (5). In elite company: Ben Stokes completed 7,000 runs in Test cricket — only the third player to record 7,000 runs and 200 wickets in Tests. Only Jacques Kallis and Garfield Sobers had achieved the feat before Stokes. Bumrah equals Ishant: Jasprit Bumrah equalled Ishant Sharma's tally of 51 wickets in England to become India's joint-highest wicket-taker in the country. Mammoth total: England scored 669 runs — the ninth-highest total conceded by India. For England, this was its second-best effort against India, with the best of 710 for seven coming in Birmingham in 2011. The last team to score 600 runs or more against India was New Zealand, which managed 680 runs in Wellington in 2014. Gill's golden run: Shubman Gill became only the third Indian batter after Sunil Gavaskar and Yashasvi Jaiswal to score 700 runs or more in a Test series. He finished his Test with 722 runs, the third-most by an Indian in a series. Gill also became the first Asian batter to score 650 runs or more in a Test series in England. Captain Gill makes a mark: He scored his fourth century of the series, tying him with Sunil Gavaskar and Virat Kohli for the most hundreds by an Indian in a series. Gill also tied with Don Bradman, for the most hundreds in a series by a captain. Bradman had reached the three-figure mark four times during the Ashes in 1947/48 in Australia. Jadeja-Washington strike match-saving stand: Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar struck hundreds on the final day of the Test, adding 223 runs for the fifth wicket, the highest for India in the 4th innings of an away Test.
