Joe Root surpasses Ricky Ponting to achieve new world record in Tests; Sachin Tendulkar's feats in danger

England batter Joe Root surpassed Ricky Ponting’s record of 7,578 Test runs in Australia on the second day of the second Test. Root reached 7,591 runs in just 89 home matches. He now eyes Sachin Tendulkar’s records, as the legendary Indian batter remains the top run-getter in the format overall.