Root Shatters Numerous Records vs India

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England star Joe Root broke several records on Day 3 of the fourth Test against India in Manchester.

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Root surpassed Steve Smith's record for most centuries against India in Tests. Root has now got 12 centuries against India.

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Root now has nine Test hundreds against India at home - the most by any batter against an opponent in home Tests.

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He surpassed former Australia legend Don Bradman's record of eight tons against England.

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This was the 23rd Test ton for Root in England, the joint-most in home Tests alongside Ricky Ponting, Jacques Kallis and Mahela Jayawardene.

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With 13409 runs, Root also surpassed former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting to become the second-highest run scorer in Test cricket history.

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In 168 Tests, Ponting scored 13,378 runs at an average of 51.85, with 41 centuries and 62 fifties. His best score was 257.

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