Joe Root currently ranks second among the top seven highest run-scorers in Test cricket history.

By Aditya July 25, 2025

Sachin Tendulkar (India) - 15921 runs

Joe Root (England) - 13385* runs

Ricky Ponting (Australia) - 13378 runs

Jacques Kallis (South Africa) - 13289 runs

Rahul Dravid (India) - 13288 runs

Alastair Cook (India) - 12472 runs

Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) - 12400 runs

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