Newsbytes
  • India
  • Business
  • World
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Entertainment
  • Auto
  • Lifestyle
  • Inspirational
  • Career
  • Bengaluru
  • Delhi
  • Mumbai
  • Videos
  • Visual Stories
  • Reviews
  • Phone Reviews
  • Fitness Bands Reviews
  • Speakers Reviews
  • Find Cricket Statistics
Hindi
More
In the news
Novak Djokovic
Wimbledon
Jasprit Bumrah
Indian Women's Cricket Team
India vs Sri Lanka
Eoin Morgan
Ireland Cricket
Newsbytes
Hindi
Newsbytes
User Placeholder

Hi,

Logout


India
Business
World
Politics
Sports
Technology
Entertainment
Auto
Lifestyle
Inspirational
Career
Bengaluru
Delhi
Mumbai
Videos
Visual Stories
Reviews
Phone Reviews
Fitness Bands Reviews
Speakers Reviews
Find Cricket Statistics

More Links
  • Videos

Download Android App

Follow us on
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Youtube
 
Home / News / Sports News / Joe Root surpasses 1,600-run mark in Tests this year
Sports

Joe Root surpasses 1,600-run mark in Tests this year

Joe Root surpasses 1,600-run mark in Tests this year
Written by Rajdeep Saha
Dec 18, 2021, 05:21 pm 2 min read
Joe Root surpasses 1,600-run mark in Tests this year
Joe Root has got past 1,600 Test runs in 2021

Joe Root has continued his magical form in Tests this year. The England skipper has become the fourth player to surpass 1,600 Test runs in a calendar year. Root achieved the milestone during his knock of 62 against Australia in the ongoing second Test at the Adelaide Oval. Despite Root's half-century, England collapsed to be dismissed for 236 after Australia made 473/9d.

Context
Why does it matter?
  • Root is regarded as England's greatest batter of all time in Test cricket.
  • He is the leading run-scorer in the format among active players.
  • The English captain has been in sublime form of late, having shattered numerous records.
  • Root is the leading run-scorer in Test cricket this year.
  • He has now achieved another monumental feat to keep his run going in the format.
Numbers
A look at Root's numbers in 2021

Playing his 14th Test in 2021, Root has amassed 1,606 runs at a phenomenal average of 64.24. He slammed his third fifty in the Adelaide Test match. Root has amassed six centuries and three fifties with the best score of 228. He has racked up the most fours this year in Tests (170). Interestingly, no other player has scored 1,000 Test runs in 2021.

Do you know?
Only the fourth player to achieve this milestone

Root has joined an elite list in terms of getting past 1,600 Test runs in a calendar year. Sir Vivian Richards (1,710 in 1976), Mohammad Yousuf (1,788 in 2006), and Graeme Smith (1,656 in 2008) are the other three players to script this record.

Vaughan
Root broke Vaughan's record at the Gabba

In the first Test match against the Aussies, Root scripted a monumental record on Day 3 at the Gabba in Brisbane. Root raced to the most Test runs by an England batter in a calendar year. He broke the record of Michael Vaughan, who amassed 1,481 runs in 2002. Root also eclipsed his previous best tally of 1,477 runs (2016).

2nd Test
How has the second Test panned out?

Australia posted 473/9d in the first innings, riding on a fine century by Marnus Labuschagne (103). David Warner (95) and Steve Smith (93) chipped in as well. For England, Ben Stokes claimed 3/113. In response, England lost two quick wickets before Dawid Malan (80) and Joe Root (62) did well. Post that, England collapsed to fold for 236. Australia are 45/1 at stumps.

Share this timeline
Facebook
Whatsapp
Twitter
Linkedin
Rajdeep Saha
Rajdeep Saha
Twitter
Rajdeep Saha is a sports journalist at NewsBytes. He has an experience of over 10 years covering sports across print, online, broadcast, and freelance mediums. He has previously worked with Millennium Post, Zee News English, and NewsX. He has a Bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Delhi and a postgraduate diploma in Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi.
Latest
England Cricket Team
Joe Root
Test Cricket
Cricket News
The Ashes
Related
Latest
India thrash Northamptonshire in 2nd T20 warm-up: Key stats
India thrash Northamptonshire in 2nd T20 warm-up: Key stats Sports
Protest against Metro Car Shed in Aarey gains steam again
Protest against Metro Car Shed in Aarey gains steam again India
Students display innovation prowess at IIT Bombay's Invention Factory 2022
Students display innovation prowess at IIT Bombay's Invention Factory 2022 Career
Formula 1, Carlos Sainz wins the British GP: Key stats
Formula 1, Carlos Sainz wins the British GP: Key stats Sports
Wimbledon: Sania Mirza and Mate Pavic reach mixed doubles quarter-finals
Wimbledon: Sania Mirza and Mate Pavic reach mixed doubles quarter-finals Sports
England Cricket Team
Jonny Bairstow smashes 11th Test ton: Key stats
Jonny Bairstow smashes 11th Test ton: Key stats Sports
MS Dhoni vs Rishabh Pant: Decoding their stats in Tests
MS Dhoni vs Rishabh Pant: Decoding their stats in Tests Sports
England vs India, 5th Test: Bumrah's brilliance keeps visitors atop
England vs India, 5th Test: Bumrah's brilliance keeps visitors atop Sports
James Anderson claims 32nd five-wicket haul in Tests: Key stats
James Anderson claims 32nd five-wicket haul in Tests: Key stats Sports
Stuart Broad becomes third pacer to complete 550 Test wickets
Stuart Broad becomes third pacer to complete 550 Test wickets Sports
More News
Joe Root
England vs India, 5th Test: Decoding the key player battles
England vs India, 5th Test: Decoding the key player battles Sports
How many times has R Ashwin dismissed Joe Root (Tests)?
How many times has R Ashwin dismissed Joe Root (Tests)? Sports
ICC World Test Championship table: England, WI gain from wins
ICC World Test Championship table: England, WI gain from wins Sports
England beat New Zealand 3-0: Key stats from the series
England beat New Zealand 3-0: Key stats from the series Sports
England thrash NZ in third Test, win series 3-0: Stats
England thrash NZ in third Test, win series 3-0: Stats Sports
More News
Test Cricket
Wriddhiman Saha leaves Bengal domestic side, set to represent Tripura
Wriddhiman Saha leaves Bengal domestic side, set to represent Tripura Sports
How has Ravindra Jadeja fared in SENA countries? Key stats
How has Ravindra Jadeja fared in SENA countries? Key stats Sports
England vs India: Rishabh Pant hits fifth ton, scripts history
England vs India: Rishabh Pant hits fifth ton, scripts history Sports
Natalie Sciver smashes 169* against South Africa Women: Key stats
Natalie Sciver smashes 169* against South Africa Women: Key stats Sports
England vs India, Edgbaston Test: A look at ground stats
England vs India, Edgbaston Test: A look at ground stats Sports
More News
Cricket News
All-rounder Mitchell Santner tests COVID-19 positive ahead of Ireland series
All-rounder Mitchell Santner tests COVID-19 positive ahead of Ireland series Sports
Warm-up T20: Deepak Hooda shines in India's win over Derbyshire
Warm-up T20: Deepak Hooda shines in India's win over Derbyshire Sports
England vs India: Stuart Broad registers an unwanted world record
England vs India: Stuart Broad registers an unwanted world record Sports
ENG vs IND: Ravindra Jadeja slams his third Test century
ENG vs IND: Ravindra Jadeja slams his third Test century Sports
England vs India, T20Is: Who is 34-year-old Richard Gleeson?
England vs India, T20Is: Who is 34-year-old Richard Gleeson? Sports
More News
The Ashes
Steve Smith vs Joe Root: Decoding their Test career stats
Steve Smith vs Joe Root: Decoding their Test career stats Sports
Stuart Broad opens up after getting dropped for WI series
Stuart Broad opens up after getting dropped for WI series Sports
Women's Ashes: Australia rout England 3-0 in ODI series
Women's Ashes: Australia rout England 3-0 in ODI series Sports
Australia beat England in first ODI to retain Women's Ashes
Australia beat England in first ODI to retain Women's Ashes Sports
England's Tim Bresnan announces retirement from professional cricket
England's Tim Bresnan announces retirement from professional cricket Sports
More News
Related
Ashes: Australia win Adelaide Test, remain unbeaten in Day/Night Tests
Ashes: Australia win Adelaide Test, remain unbeaten in Day/Night Tests Sports
Ashes, Adelaide Test (D/N): Australia on the cusp of victory
Ashes, Adelaide Test (D/N): Australia on the cusp of victory Sports
The Ashes, Adelaide Test (D/N): Australia lead by 282 runs
The Ashes, Adelaide Test (D/N): Australia lead by 282 runs Sports
Ashes 2021/22, Marnus Labuschagne completes 2,000 Test runs: Key stats
Ashes 2021/22, Marnus Labuschagne completes 2,000 Test runs: Key stats Sports
Next News Article
Next News Article

Love Sports news?

Subscribe to stay updated.

Sports Thumbnail
India News Business News World News Politics News Sports News Technology News Entertainment News Auto News Lifestyle News Inspirational News
Career News Bengaluru News Delhi News Mumbai News Mukesh Ambani Indian Premier League (IPL) Karnataka Samsung Xiaomi West Bengal
Bihar Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma Haryana Narendra Modi Arvind Kejriwal Tamil Nadu Gujarat Yogi Adityanath YouTube
Instagram Hollywood News Uttar Pradesh Kerala Netflix Bollywood News Mamata Banerjee Maruti Suzuki Rahul Gandhi Elon Musk
Shah Rukh Khan Chelsea FC OPPO Akhilesh Yadav Indian Cricket Team Apple Manchester United Salman Khan Cryptocurrency OnePlus
Amitabh Bachchan ICC Women's World Cup Vivo India vs Sri Lanka
About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive IPL 2022 Schedule IPL 2022 Points Table Find Cricket Statistics
Follow us on
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube
All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2022