Joe Root surpasses Sachin Tendulkar’s innings mark after reaching 23,000 international runs
Cricket
Joe Root reached 23,000 international runs after 521 innings in England’s match against Sri Lanka on September 23, 2026, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s previous mark of 522 innings.
The report noted Root is England’s leading run-scorer and said his contributions in ODIs have frequently been overlooked.
England won the match by 89 runs, with Harry Brook scoring 67 and Will Jacks taking 5-22.
