Joe Root on Thursday became the first batter to score 3,000 runs or more against India in Tests during the third match of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Lord’s.
The former England captain crossed the milestone in his 60th innings against the side. He also struck his 13th half-century during the innings. Root has 10 hundreds against India and averages more than 57.
His highest against India, 218 runs, came in Chennai during England’s tour to India in 2021.
Ricky Ponting has the next best record against India, scoring 2,555 runs in 51 innings at an average of 54.
