David Lloyd makes bold prediction for Joe Root to break Sachin Tendulkar’s world record

Joe Root has etched his name into the annals of history with a record-breaking performance that has left fans and experts in awe in the ongoing second Test between England and Sri Lanka at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground.

The former England captain achieved a remarkable milestone in the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord’s, surpassing Alastair Cook’s long-standing record for the most Test centuries by an England batter in the format.

Joe Root shatters England’s Test century record at Lord’s

Joe Root's 34th Test century has not only made him England's leading century-maker but also sparked talk of even greater achievements. With his scintillating innings of 103 runs in the second innings of the second Test against Sri Lanka, the right-handed batter became the fourth player in Test cricket history to score two centuries in a single game at the historic Lord’s.

He joined the ranks of English legends like George Headley, Graham Gooch, and Michael Vaughan. With 12,377 runs under his belt, the modern-day batting icon is now eyeing another historic milestone, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s world record of 15,921 runs in Test cricket.

Joe Root needs 3,544 more runs to overtake the Indian maestro’s world record, which seems increasingly possible given his form and fitness. David Lloyd, the former England cricketer and well-known commentator, is really excited about Root’s prospects. Lloyd believes that Joe Root’s current form could well see him break Tendulkar’s record and set a new world record in Test cricket.

Root has a chance to go past Sachin Tendulkar’s world record: David Lloyd

As Joe Root continue to rewrite the record books, Lloyd praised the English legend’s relentless pursuit of excellence. He said that Root’s performance is nothing short of extraordinary, and he’s setting new standards for the game with his every outing for England.

David Lloyd wrote in a column for the Daily Mail: “That was a magnificent hundred from Joe Root. The footwork and head position are in sync. England play a lot of Test matches, and with the skills Joe Root has, there is a chance of him going past Sachin Tendulkar’s world record of 15,921 runs.”

Speaking about England’s stand-in captain Ollie Pope’s poor form with the bat, Lloyd noted: “Ollie Pope is trying different things. He should stick to the basics and be himself. Ollie should follow Joe Root’s style. He should play according to his strengths.”

He is quite simply England's greatest: Alastair Cook

Meanwhile, Alastair Cook got emotional as Joe Root surpassed him to become the leading century-scorer for England in Test cricket. Cook expressed deep admiration for Root, praising him highly and declaring the former England captain as the country's greatest-ever Test batter.

Alastair Cook said on BBC: “He is quite simply England's greatest, and it's right that he should have this record on his own. We are watching a genius. I don't think there's a batsman that I can remember watching play—the sense of inevitability about scoring runs that Joe Root gives off."