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Sachin Tendulkar praises Joe Root as he nears all-time Test run record

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 10:16 AM

Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Sachin Tendulkar praises Joe Root as he nears all-time Test run record

Summary

Sachin Tendulkar acknowledged Joe Root's batting talent, recalling his debut in 2012 as a strong indicator of his future success. Root is closing in on Tendulkar's record of 15,921 Test runs, currently holding 14,278 runs. He has also surpassed Tendulkar in Test half-centuries, recording his 69th fifty in September 2026. During an AMA session, Tendulkar cited his favorite non-Indian batters, including Root and Steve Smith, and called for an overhaul of the ODI format to balance batting and bowling.

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By the Numbers

•Root has 14,278 Test runs and needs 1,643 to surpass Tendulkar.
•Tendulkar praised Root's potential seen during his debut match in 2012.
•Root holds the record for most Test half-centuries, now at 69.
•Tendulkar suggested restructuring the ODI format for balance between bat and ball.
•The proposal includes splitting 50 overs into two 25-over innings.

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Sachin Tendulkar praised Joe Root's batting skills, recalling the young player's potential during his debut match in 2012. Root is approaching Tendulkar's record for most Test runs and has surpassed him in Test half-centuries. Tendulkar also shared his top non-Indian batter choices, including Root and Steve Smith. Additionally, Tendulkar proposed a restructuring of ODI cricket for balance between bat and ball.
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