Root breaks record, makes century against Pakistan

MULTAN: Joe root made a century against Pakistan after the lunch break on Wednesday, becoming England’s highest test run scorer in the process.

The record was previously held by Alastair Cook, who made 12472 runs in 291 innings. Joe Root now has 12510 runs from 268 innings.

Before the lunch break, Root was helping Ben Duckett steady England after losing Zac Crawley early in the day. He hit five fours and his total stood at 72 runs at the break. He’s now made 111 runs off 182 deliveries, hitting two more fours on the way.

Duckett, who was closing in on a century of his own, wasn’t able to make it, getting dismissed shortly after the lunch break in the 50th over.

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A delivery from Jamal Aamer hit the back of Duckett’s foot. The LBW was given by the umpire but England used a review in an attempt to save the man who brought life back into the team. DRS showed the ball would have taken out the leg stump, and Duckett was dismissed.

Their partnership ended at 136, the largest for England so far. Harry Brook came in next, quickly making a half century. He hit seven fours, bringing his total to 58 runs off 67 balls.

England have made 337 runs in the 66 overs they have played, losing three wickets in the process.

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