Top 5 batters with most Test runs for England ft Joe Root

England star Joe Root scripted history on Day 3 of the 1st Test against Pakistan.

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Root smashed a brilliant ton which marked his 35th century in the longest format.

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Root also surpassed Alastair Cook to accomplish a special milestone for England.

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Root featured himself in an elite list of highest run-scorers in Test cricket.

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Let’s have a look at top 5 batters with most runs for England in Test cricket:

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5) David Gower

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4) Alec Stewart

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3) Graham Gooch

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2) Alastair Cook

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1) Joe Root

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