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Joe Root is on the verge of breaking major Test records at Edgbaston. A century would push him past Steve Smith and Rahul Dravid in the all-time rankings. He’s already England’s leading run-scorer at the venue with a stellar average. Fans are eager to see if he can continue his legendary chase against India.

Key Points: Joe Root Eyes Dravid Smith Records in Edgbaston Test vs India

  • Root is England's highest run-scorer at Edgbaston with 920 runs
  • A century would make him fifth-highest Test century-getter
  • Needs 202 runs to overtake Dravid in all-time Test runs
  • Root averages 141.33 in last three Edgbaston Tests
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'The legends chaser' Joe Root: A magnificent Edgbaston outing could help batter overtake Dravid, Smith

Joe Root could surpass Rahul Dravid and Steve Smith in Test centuries and runs during the Edgbaston Test against India.

"Another century will witness him surpass icons like Australia's Steve Smith and India's Rahul Dravid. – Article"

Edgbaston, June 29

England star batter Joe Root is one busy man. Every Test match he is in, the batter continues chasing legends and breaking records. Some more records and moving up the charts could be on his way during the second Test against India at Edgbaston.

The second Test will be taking place at Birmingham from Wednesday onwards. India is trailing 0-1 in the series, failing to defend 371 runs against the hosts. Root had a solid outing, as he scored 28 and an unbeaten 53*.

Having scored 115 runs in two Tests and three innings so far, Root has not set the cricketing world on fire exactly and would be aiming to get some big runs at Birmingham, considering how brilliant he has been at Edgbaston.

At the venue, Root is England's and overall all-time highest run-getter, with 920 runs in nine Tests and 16 innings at an average of 70.76. This includes three centuries and five fifties. His best score is 142*.

During his last three Tests at Birmingham, Root has made 424 runs in five innings at an average of 141.33, with two centuries and a fifty. His best score is 142*.

Another century will witness him surpass icons like Australia's Steve Smith and India's Rahul Dravid to become the fifth-highest century-scorer in Tests, with a total of 37, 15 shy of Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar's 51 tons in 200 Tests.

Also at the international level, another century will help him tie with South Africa Hashim Amla (55 centuries) as the sixth-highest century-getter in all forms of cricket. At the top is Sachin Tendulkar with exact 100 of them. 18 of Root's centuries have come in ODIs.

Root is currently the fifth-highest Test run-getter of all time, with 13,087 runs in 154 Tests and 281 innings at an average of 50.92, with 36 centuries and 66 fifties. His best score is 262.

A batting exhibition at Edgbaston worth 202 runs could help him surpass Dravid (13,288 runs in 164 Tests at an average of 52.31, 36 centuries) to become the fourth-highest Test run-getter of all time.

Will Root continue his chase of legends and score big at Birmingham?

England Men's Test squad for 2nd Test: Ben Stokes (capt), Jofra Archer, Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam Cook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes.

- ANI

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Priya N
As an Indian cricket fan, I have mixed feelings. Don't want Root to score big against us, but can't deny his class! Hope our bowlers have plans for him this time. Bumrah needs to step up!
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Amit K
Comparing across eras is unfair. Dravid played when test cricket was real test cricket. Now with flat pitches and tired bowlers, records are easier. But Root's consistency is remarkable no doubt.
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Sarah B
Root's technique is so pleasing to watch! That cover drive 😍 As an England supporter in India, I hope he gets that century and overtakes Dravid. Records are made to be broken after all!
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Vikram P
Numbers don't tell the full story. Dravid saved India in so many crisis situations overseas. Root is great but The Wall was something else. Still, wishing Root luck (just not against India please!)
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Neha R
Why are we so obsessed with comparing players? Can't we just appreciate greatness in all forms? Root, Dravid, Smith - all legends in their own right. Let's enjoy the cricket! 🏏

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