Joe Root only focused on breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record? Batter says ‘I’m going to get to...'

England National Cricket Team batter Joe Root opened up about his preparations for the Test series against the Pakistan National Cricket Team. He said that he is currently enjoying his game and sees himself playing the longest format of the game for a longer period of time.

England National Cricket Team are touring Pakistan National Cricket Team for the three-match Test series. The first game of the series between the teams will be played at the Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan, and it will be an extremely important game for both teams in the context of the ICC World Test Championship.

One of the key members of the England National Cricket Team going into the Test series will be Joe Root. The premier batter has been going through the rich vein of form in the longest format of the game and has scored truckloads of runs, helping the team win 5 out of their last 6 games in the format.

Root has shown incredible consistency in the Test format. The right-hander has shattered multiple records and has entered the top 6 in the list of leading run-getters in the longest format of the game.

Root also has the most number of tons for England in Test cricket, and with the way he has been going, there won't be a surprise if he goes past Sachin Tendulkar's record of most runs in Test cricket.

I think you judge yourself on how many games you can affect and how many games you can help win -Joe Root

Ahead of the series against Pakistan, Joe Root said that he judges himself based on the impact he made for the team in games. He said that he wants to contribute to winning games for England. Before adding that mindset of being successful drives him to keep going. Speaking to reporters, he explained:

"I think you judge yourself on how many games you can affect and how many games you can help win. So I think that's a big driver for me is how many times you can contribute to winning games for England.

"I think the mindset of trying to be successful in whatever conditions are in front of you is a good enough driver for me to keep going, keep enjoying, and keep playing. So l enjoy it at the moment,"

I see myself playing Test cricket for a lot longer- Joe Root

Joe Root further said that he wants to play Test cricket for a longer period of time. He stressed that he hasn't made up his mind that he will end his career when he reaches a certain landmark. He added that as long as he will enjoy playing, he will have plenty of drive and determination for England. He added.

"I see myself playing Test cricket for a lot longer. It is not like I am going to get to a certain mark or number and say I am done now. I just want to keep enjoying the game and keep playing.

"It is a great team to play in. We have so much fun on and off the field. As long as I have that feeling inside me, I will have plenty of drive and determination to keep going and help England win Test matches,"

Joe Root is on the cusp of becoming England's leading run-getter in Tests

Joe Root is also on the cusp of becoming England's leading run-getter in Test. He is 71 runs away from dethroning former captain Alastair Cook (12,472) and sealing his spot at the top of England's leading Test run-scorer. The upcoming three games are likely to see batter scripting history.