The Times of India

Joe Root creates history! Becomes 1st England batter to cross 8,000-run mark in ODIs

Joe Root achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first English batter to surpass 8,000 runs in ODIs. This achievement occurred during a match against Sri Lanka in the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series. Root scored 69 runs off 66 balls and has reached a career total of 8,005 runs in 197 matches. His records include 20 centuries and 49 half-centuries, highlighting his batting prowess.