Joe Root joins Tendulkar as only other 14,000‑run Test batter

England captain Joe Root became the second batter after Sachin Tendulkar to cross 14,000 Test runs during the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval. The 36‑year‑old reached the landmark in his 302nd innings, moving into second place on the all‑time run‑scoring list. The achievement underscores Root's standing among the game's greatest Test batsmen and adds a historic milestone to the ongoing series.