London, Aug. 3 -- England batter Joe Root continued his fine run against India and in Test cricket in general, slamming his 39th century, overtaking Sri Lankan great Kumar Sangakkara to become the fourth-highest century-getter in white clothing.

Root achieved this upward movement in the charts during the fifth and final England Test at The Oval. Chasing 374 runs for a series win, Root delivered a clutch knock, scoring 105 in 152 balls, with 12 fours. He also struck a 195-run stand for the fourth wicket with Harry Brook.

Now, Root is just below Australia's Ricky Ponting (41), South Africa's Jacques Kallis (45) and Indian icon Sachin Tendulkar in the all-time list of Test centurions.

This is also the 24th Test hundred for Joe Root in Eng...