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England’s Joe Root goes third on all-time Test run-scorers’ list

Root is now only behind Australia’s Ricky Ponting and India’s Sachin Tendulkar.

The Independent UK

‘Unlike any cricket ground in the UK’: the London oasis every player should visit

The HAC Cricket Club is rich in history and exemplifies the sport’s ability to endure upheaval and adapt

The Guardian - UK

How Ben Duckett’s new-found ‘maturity’ helped craft Headingley epic

Duckett produced the best performance of his career in a stunning chase against India in the first Rothesay Test

The Independent UK

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Sir Alastair Cook explains why England should pick Ollie Pope over Jacob Bethell against India

The debate over England number three position rumbles on for both the India series and the Ashes in December

The Independent UK

England’s record wicket-taker Jimmy Anderson awarded a knighthood

Former England bowler Jimmy Anderson was awarded a knighthood in Rishi Sunak’s resignation honours

The Guardian - UK

Steve Smith stands out as different to the rest as he takes place among the greats

The Australian batter will enter the 10,000 Club for Test runs to less fanfare in Sri Lanka but with a career record that is as unique as his style

The Guardian - AU

2024: A look back at the year’s notable sporting moments in numbers

Joe Root, Luke Littler and Dame Sarah Storey were among those to enjoy a memorable 12 months.

The Independent UK

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Luke Littler named on six-strong Sports Personality of the Year shortlist

Teenage darts player Luke Littler is in contention to become the youngest winner of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award since 1958

The Guardian - UK

I was impressed – Sir Alastair Cook backs Jacob Bethell to keep England spot

The 21-year-old was drafted in for an unplanned Test debut in Christchurch and has retained his place at number three

The Independent UK

Joe Root: ‘Winning the Ashes in Australia would mean more than anything’

England’s record-breaking batter is set for his 150th Test and, he tells Donald McRae, he will play for as long as he loves the game

The Guardian - UK

Alastair Cook becomes 33rd England player inducted into ICC hall of fame

Alastair Cook has said he feels ‘privileged’ to be the latest England Test cricketer to be inducted into the International Cricket Council Hall of Fame

The Guardian - UK

How England ripped up the record books in ‘phenomenal’ Test win over Pakistan

England stormed to a record-breaking victory against Pakistan in the first Test at Multan

The Independent UK

Harry Brook targeted dad’s record during triple ton for England against Pakistan

Until Brook, no Englishman had made a treble since Graham Gooch’s 333 against India in 1990.

The Independent UK

A statistical look at England’s huge total in first Test against Pakistan

Joe Root became England’s all-time record run scorer on Wednesday before Harry Brook took centre stage by reaching a triple century on Thursday.

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Evening Standard

Joe Root makes England vow after breaking Test record

Marathon century in Multan secures place in English cricket history

The Guardian - UK

Like a cricketing Michelangelo, Joe Root has chiselled his name in Test history

Modest England batter passed Cook’s runs milestone with a typically understated 35th century – and there’s more to come

The Independent UK

Joe Root says he has ‘plenty left to do’ after breaking England Test runs record

Root batted all day in Multan to reach 176 not out.

Evening Standard

Record-breaking Joe Root goes big alongside Harry Brook as England close in on Pakistan

Root moved past Sir Alastair Cook to go top of England’s run-scoring chart

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The Independent UK

Relentless Joe Root breaks England Test runs record with century in Pakistan

Root finished the day on 176 not out.

The Independent UK

Selfless Joe Root is England’s greatest and ‘incredible attribute’ ensures there’s more to come

Root breaks Alastair Cook’s record and becomes England’s highest-ever Test run-scorer

The Independent UK

Joe Root racks up hundred after becoming England’s record Test run-scorer

By tea he had defied painful pangs of fatigue to reach 119 not out, carrying England’s innings to 351 for three.

The Independent UK

Alastair Cook reacts as Joe Root breaks his England Test runs record

Joe Root reached a historic milestone during England’s Test match against Pakistan in Multan

The Independent UK

Sir Alastair Cook backs Joe Root to become all-time leading Test run scorer

Root overtook Cook’s England mark during the first Test in Pakistan.

The Independent UK

An unbelievable feat – England captain Ben Stokes hails ‘incredible’ Joe Root

Root passed former England captain Sir Alastair Cook’s record during the first Test in Pakistan.

Evening Standard

Joe Root becomes England's leading Test run-scorer overtaking Sir Alastair Cook

Root eclipsed Cook's tally of 12,472 Test runs on day three of the First Test against Pakistan

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