The legend of Joe Root continues to grow as the former England captain completed his 37th Test century on Day 2 of the third Test against India at Lord’s. 

Root, who was unbeaten on 99 overnight, needed just a ball to get the remaining run, as he hit a four to register his 8th Test hundred at the hallowed turn of Lord’s. 

Root, at 34, is the only solid contender to break Sachin Tendulkar's record for the most Test runs, as he trails the Master Blaster by less than 3000 runs, 

and if his current form is anything to go by, it’s only a matter of time before England’s highest-run scorer reaches the pinnacle.

During his innings, Root also completed 3000 runs against a single team – India – something that only Steve Smith has achieved among the current list of active cricketers. 

With 3417 runs against England, Smith leads the pack, with Root in second position. The fact that Root has been able to amass these many runs against a single opponent underlines his love for the Indian attack. 

In fact, among the fabled Fab Four, only Root and Smith have been able to breach this mark, while the most Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson have gone to is 2232 and 1519 runs against Australia and Pakistan, respectively.

Source: Hindustantimes