Ricky Ponting insisted there is “absolutely no reason” why Joe Root cannot become Test cricket’s all-time top run-scorer after he was leapfrogged to second on the list by the Yorkshireman.It was another red-letter day for Root,

England’s star batter Joe Root etched his name in the history books on Day 3 of the fourth Test against India, climbing to second on the all-time run-scorers list in Test cricket. With a majestic 150-run knock in the first innings,

Joe Root accidentally broke Siraj’s WHOOP wristband with his bat while stealing a run during Day 3 of the 4th Test, moments before surviving an LBW appeal.

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.

After surpassing the likes of Rahul Dravid, Jacques Kallis and Ricky Ponting, Joe Root now remains only behind India legend Sachin Tendulkar (15,291) in the all-time run charts.

Joe Root became the second-highest run-scorer in Test cricket as he continued his march towards Sachin Tendulkar. Meanwhile, Root revealed how he used to imitate the batting greats during his youth days and how it feels to be in their company now.

Joe Root achieved significant milestones on Day 3 of the fourth Test against India, surpassing Jacques Kallis and Ricky Ponting to become the player with the second-most fifties in Test cricket, only behind Sachin Tendulkar.

Watch the best shots as Joe Root scores his 38th Test century as England dominate India on day three of the fourth Test at Old Trafford.