Nottingham: Joe Root’s ascent in the ranks of Test cricket’s leading run-scorers continues to impress, including former England captain Michael Vaughan, who now predicts Root might surpass Sachin Tendulkar’s record.

According to International Cricket Council, Vaughan expressed his admiration for Root’s consistent performance. Recently, Root scored his 32nd Test century against the West Indies in Nottingham, which moved him to eighth place on the all-time list. Vaughan believes that Root, currently aged 33, has the potential not only to become England’s leading run-scorer surpassing Alastair Cook’s 12,472 runs but also to overtake Tendulkar’s record of 15,921 runs.

Root’s progress was highlighted during the recent Test match where his strategic batting helped England secure a strong position, a factor that Vaughan highlighted as critical to Root’s success. “Joe Root will become England’s leading run-scorer in the next few months and is so special that he really could overtake Sachin Tendulkar eventually,” Vaughan wrote in The Telegraph.

Additionally, Vaughan praised other members of the England team, including young Harry Brook, who scored his fifth Test century in the same series. Vaughan’s remarks underscored the depth of talent in the current England squad and their potential impact on the record books.