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Joe Root becomes England's highest test run-scorer during 1st test against Pakistan

MULTAN, India (AP) — Joe Root has become England's highest test run-scorer on the third day of the first cricket test against Pakistan on Wednesday.
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England's Joe Root plays a shot during the third day of the first test cricket match between Pakistan and England, in Multan, Pakistan, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

MULTAN, India (AP) — Joe Root has become England's highest test run-scorer on the third day of the first cricket test against Pakistan on Wednesday.

Root surpassed Alastair Cook’s 12,472 runs with a straight-driven boundary to reach 71 on a wicket still well suited for batters. He survived an lbw television referral before reaching the milestone.

Root is now fifth on the all-time list of test run-scorers behind Sachin Tendulkar's leading 15,921.

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