England’s batting maestro Joe Root continued his incredible run in Test cricket by scoring a brilliant century on Day 3 of the fourth Test against India at Old Trafford, Manchester. The century was his 38th in the red-ball format and saw him break multiple records,

Root and Ollie Pope (71) formed a 144-run partnership to get England off to a good start on the third day, having started Friday's action at 225-2

Joe Root scored 150 off 248 balls as England took a substantial 186-run lead at Stumps on Day 3 of the ongoing Test at the Old Trafford in Manchester.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan made a bold prediction regarding Joe Root amid the ongoing Test series against India at home.

The 34-year-old surpassed three legends in one day as he cemented his place among the greats – and helped England strengthen their lead

Root was given his Test cap by Collingwood in India—and it was no coincidence. Root became the fielder with the most catches in Test cricket. His career is not just an offshoot of its own; it's linked with legends and history.

Only Sachin Tendulkar remains ahead of him with 15921 runs. He was finally dismissed for 150, his 38th century for an aggregate of 13409

Joe Root scored an impressive 150, moving to second place among leading Test run-scorers, as England built a significant lead over India in the fourth Test.

Joe Root has scored 21 hundreds over the course of the last four years. He is now inching towards Sachin Tendulkar's long-standing record of most Test runs.