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Joe Root Surpasses Brian Lara, Enters Top 8 All-Time Run Scorers

England's Joe Root has climbed to eighth position among the highest run-scorers in international cricket history, moving past West Indies legend Brian Lara. He achieved the milestone during the third ODI against Sri Lanka in Colombo, where he also scored a brilliant century. In the same match, wicketkeeper Jos Buttler featured in his 400th international appearance for England. The all-time run-scoring list is still led by Sachin Tendulkar, with Virat Kohli and Kumar Sangakkara among those ahead of Root.

Key Points: Joe Root Becomes 8th Highest Run-Scorer in International Cricket

  • Root surpasses Brian Lara's tally
  • Now 8th in all-time international runs
  • Scored an unbeaten 111 in the match
  • Jos Buttler plays 400th international
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Joe Root now has eighth highest runs in international cricket

Joe Root overtakes Brian Lara in all-time runs list during ODI vs Sri Lanka. See the updated rankings featuring Tendulkar, Kohli, and Ponting.

"Root has hammered 22,413 runs in 384 matches at an average of 49.69 - Stats"

Colombo, January 27

England batter Joe Root has become the eighth-highest run-getter in international cricket. The right-handed batter achieved this milestone during the third ODI against Sri Lanka at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Monday.

The former England captain surpassed West Indies' legendary cricketer Brian Lara in the list of the highest run-getters in international cricket.

Lara, who is now at the ninth position in the iconic list, amassed 22,358 runs in 430 matches and 521 innings at an average of 46.28. The famous cricketer smashed 53 centuries and 111 half-centuries across all formats.

Root,35, has hammered 22,413 runs in 384 matches and 506 innings at an average of 49.69. The veteran batter has notched up 61 centuries and 116 half-centuries.

Rahul Dravid (24208), Jacques Kallis (25534), Mahela Jayawardene (25957), Ricky Ponting (27483), Kumar Sangakkara (28016), Virat Kohli (28215) and Sachin Tendulkar (34357) are ahead in the list.

Coming to the match, England posted a daunting score of 357/3 in 50 overs against Sri Lanka.

Joe Root hammered an unbeaten 111 runs off 108 deliveries, including nine fours and one six. Jacob Bethell played a fantastic knock of 65 runs off 72 balls, with eight fours. Captain Harry Boork smashed an unbeaten 136 runs off 66 balls, with 11 fours and nine towering sixes as the Three Lions crossed the 350-run mark.

During the third ODI, veteran wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler also became only the second England player to play 400 international matches.

The 35-year-old is just behind legendary seamer James Anderson, who has played the most matches for England across all-formats. One of the finest seamers in world cricket, Anderson played 401 international matches for the Three Lions.

Anderson picked up 991 wickets across all formats. Buttler has notched up 12291 runs in international cricket which includes 14 centuries.

- ANI

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Priya S
Wow, he's passed Brian Lara! That's huge. Root is such a classy player. The list shows the dominance of Indian batsmen though - Sachin Sir and King Kohli at the top! 💪
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Rohit P
Respect for Root's achievement. But looking at the list, it's a proud moment for India. Three Indians in the top 7! Dravid, Kohli, and the God of Cricket himself. That's our batting legacy.
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Sarah B
As a cricket fan living in India, I appreciate Root's technique. He's a proper Test batsman who has adapted so well to white-ball cricket. That average of nearly 50 across all formats is insane!
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Vikram M
Great player, no doubt. But I have to say, the article focuses a lot on England players. What about the Sri Lankan perspective? They were on the receiving end of that 357! The local fans must be disappointed.
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Karthik V
Root is a modern great. The way he plays spin is a lesson for many. Also, shoutout to Jos Buttler for 400 matches! That's serious longevity in today's hectic schedule.
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Nikhil C
Sachin's record still looks miles away! 34,357 runs is from another planet. Root has

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