England, July 26 -- England's batting maestro Joe Root continued his incredible run in Test cricket by scoring a brilliant century on Day 3 of the fourth Test against India at Old Trafford, Manchester. The century was his 38th in the red-ball format and saw him break multiple records, further cementing his place among the game's greats.

By hitting this ton, Root set a new world record for most Test centuries against an opponent in home conditions. He now has nine centuries against India on English soil, overtaking the legendary Don Bradman's tally of eight hundreds against England in Australia.

Root also achieved another major feat by surpassing former Australian captain Ricky Ponting to become the second-highest run-getter in Test cric...