Yorkshireman Joe Root’s remarkable 150 against India at Old Trafford not only secured England’s commanding position in the fourth Test but also propelled him to second place on the all-time Test run-scorers’ list. <br />This innings marked his 38th Test century, surpassing legends like Rahul Dravid, Jacques Kallis, and Ricky Ponting. With a career total of 13,409 runs, Root now trails only Sachin Tendulkar, who amassed 15,921 runs over his illustrious career.