Published: Dec 20, 2024, 08:28 PM (IST)
Edited: Dec 20, 2024, 08:28 PM (IST)
Former England cricketer James Foster praised Joe Root for his excellent performance in Test cricket. He also believes that Root has a high chance of surpassing Indian cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar in Test cricket and become the leading run-scorer in the longest format od the game.
Root is completely in his form, especially in the longest format of the game. Considering his current form, fans and former cricketers are debating whether the England star will score more Test runs than Sachin. Root only needs 2,949 runs in order to reach the highest run-total of 15,921 runs in Test cricket.
Former England cricketers have wondered the longevity of Root’s career, and the possibility of surpassing Sachin’s immaculate career-total.
James Foster put emphasis on the possibility of Root surpassing Sachin, along with admitting to the fact that he has a high chance of posting himself as the leading run-scorer in the format.
“Joe is a world-class player. Joe continues to keep evolving his game. He has played so much cricket, but he is still very hungry. He just loves it. Anyone with that ability and quality who still has the hunger to perform and play cricket. He has probably got a very good chance,” Foster told ANI.
Root recently appeared for England in the Test series against New Zealand. He scored 218 runs in the series, averaging at 43.60 in three matches. He ended the series and became the leading run-scorer against New Zealand.
