As Root reached 71 runs before lunch, he eclipsed Cook's previous record of 12,472 runs, moving him to fifth on the all-time ...

Joe Root has overhauled Sir Alastair Cook as England's record run scorer in Test cricket, passing his former captain's mark ...

In a remarkable achievement, Joe Root has surpassed Alastair Cook to become the most successful England batter in Test ...

Sir Alastair Cook has tipped Joe Root to break Sachin Tendulkar’s world record after he became England’s all-time leading ...

With an exquisite straight drive for four, Joe Root took another of Alastair Cook's records by becoming England's highest run ...

Joe Root's hunger and consistency can help him become the top run-scorer in test cricket, fellow Englishman Alastair Cook ...

Joe Root became England’s all-time record run-scorer (Picture: Getty) Sir Alastair Cook has backed Joe Root to catch Sachin ...

With an exquisite straight drive for four, Joe Root took another of Alastair Cook's records by becoming England’s highest run ...

Joe Root beat Sir Alastair Cook ’s record during England’s first Test match against Pakistan in Multan, to become England’s ...

Former England captain Alastair Cook on Wednesday tipped record-breaking Joe Root to go past Sachin Tendulkar's all-time ...

Joe Root's hunger and consistency can help him become the top run-scorer in test cricket, fellow Englishman Alastair Cook ...

Joe Root became England’s all-time leading Test run scorer during Wednesday’s clash with Pakistan and former captain Alastair ...