Bengaluru, Aug. 27 -- Sachin Tendulkar's record of 15,921 Test runs has stood as one of cricket's greatest milestones, a benchmark many believed would remain untouched for generations.

Yet, Joe Root edges closer to Tendulkar's record, highlighting his consistency in Test matches. As Root continues to pile on runs for England, fans and pundits alike are beginning to wonder if he could break Tendulkar's seemingly unbreakable record.

Statistical comparison Statistic Sachin Tendulkar Joe Root Innings 286 286 Runs 14,513 13,409 Average 57 51.17 Strike Rate (SR) 54 53.62 Highest Score (HS) 248* 262 100s 50 38 50s 59 66 Ducks 14 13 Joe Root as a Test Player Joe Root stands as England's most prolific run-scorer of all time. He was marked for gr...