Joe Root Equals Ricy Ponting Historic Test Record

Overview

Joe Root has equaled Ricky Ponting record of 41 Test centuries after scoring a superb 160 runs in Sydney during the Ashes. This achievement places him joint third on the all time list and moves him closer to major career milestones in Test cricket.

Joe Root celebrates his 160 run innings in Sydney during the Ashes Test match.
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England star batsman Joe Root has achieved another remarkable milestone by matching the legendary Ricky Ponting record of 41 Test centuries. Root reached this landmark with a magnificent 160 run innings in the first innings of the final Ashes Test match in Sydney.

This outstanding performance not only strengthened England position in the match but also confirmed Root place among the greatest batsmen in Test cricket history.

A Special Century on Australian Soil

Scoring runs in Australia has always been considered one of the toughest challenges in cricket. Joe Root century in Sydney was his second Test hundred in Australia, making the achievement even more impressive.

First Australian Century Came Earlier in the Series

Root had earlier scored his first Test century in Australia during the second Test of the same Ashes series. His consistency throughout the tour highlights his ability to perform under pressure in difficult overseas conditions.

Joining Cricket Elite List

With his 41st Test century, Root now shares third place on the all time list of most Test centuries, alongside Ricky Ponting.

Only two players Sachin Tendulkar and Jacques Kallis currently remain ahead of him on this prestigious list.

Root Nears More Major Records

Joe Root is also approaching other significant career milestones:

• He needs just 63 more runs to reach 14,000 Test runs.
• To surpass Sachin Tendulkar all time Test run record, he will need an additional 1,985 runs.

These numbers underline how close Root is to becoming one of the most statistically dominant players in the history of Test cricket.

No Plans for Immediate Retirement

Speaking about his future, Joe Root made it clear that retirement is not on his mind right now. He has stated that he plans to continue playing and will consider any major career decisions after the conclusion of the World Test Championship 2025–27 cycle.

This suggests fans can expect to see much more of Root brilliance in the coming years.

Conclusion

Joe Root record equalling century in Sydney is not just another personal achievement it is a defining moment in modern Test cricket. By matching Ricky Ponting tally and moving closer to Sachin Tendulkar legendary records, Root has firmly established himself as one of the greatest batsmen of his generation.

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