England Cricket Team great Joe Root continues to script history. The other day, he surpassed Alastair Cook to become the highest-ever run-getter in Test cricket for England. And now he has smashed his 6th Test double hundred in the ongoing PAK vs ENG Test in Multan.
Joe Root continues to raise the bar with his exceptional performances. A sensational double ton sees England in a very comfortable position on Day 4 of the PAK vs ENG 1st Test. Though the match is heading to a draw, Root a hallmark of the game is inching closer to etching a 300-run stand with fellow batter Harry Brook.
Joe Root shatters multiple records
Not just a double hundred, Joe Root went on to smash quite a few records along the way. With his 6th Test double century, the English batter now has the second-highest Test double tons. Wally Hammond is the only English batter to have 7 double centuries to his name.
With his 6th double century, Root has now surpassed former England skipper Alastair Cook’s record of 5 double tons. The star batter continues to exhibit his class and brilliance as he hammers the Pakistan bowlers in Multan.
batting first, Pakistan went on to amass a huge first innings score of 556 runs. England in reply proved that they are no less. With Root’s double century, and Harry Brook approaching his double, England took a lead in the first session of Day 4 of the PAK vs ENG 1st Test match.