Joe Root reaches 14,000 Test runs in landmark achievement

BBC Sport1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 2:31 PM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Joe Root reaches 14,000 Test runs in landmark achievement
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Joe Root has reached the milestone of 14,000 Test runs during a match, becoming only the second player in history to achieve this feat. The England cricketer follows in the footsteps of former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who was the first to reach the mark. Root's achievement is celebrated against the backdrop of his ongoing contributions to the English cricket team. The match in which he achieved this milestone continues to unfold, with further developments expected.

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  • Joe Root becomes second player to reach 14,000 Test runs.
  • Only Sachin Tendulkar previously achieved this milestone.
  • Root's accomplishment is part of an ongoing match.
  • Celebrations mark a significant moment in cricket history.
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Watch the moment England's Joe Root reaches 14,000 test runs, becoming only the second man to do so after former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.

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