Ashes 2023: Joe Root Goes Past Sachin Tendulkar And Virat Kohli On The List Of Impressive Batting Records After His 46-Run Knock At Edgbaston

Published - 19 Jun 2023, 09:07 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:15 AM

Joe Root {PC: Getty}
Joe Root {PC: Getty}

England batter Joe Root went past batting great Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli in the list of most career runs before being dismissed stumped in a Test. The batter achieved the knock after his knock in the second innings of the ongoing first Test of the Ashes 2023 at Edgbaston in Birmingham.

Joe Root, who struck a magnificent century in the first innings, continued his fine form and played another decent knock in the second innings. This time he looked more aggressive and played some outrageous strokes, making a mockery of Australian bowlers.

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With the way Joe Root was batting, he looked set for another big knock but he was outfoxed by Nathan Lyon. The batter tried to hit him for six out of the park and came down track but he missed the ball ad was stumped. The right-hander was back in the hut with 46 runs and provided his team with a great start on Day 4.

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This was the first time Joe Root was stumped in Tests and now has the second most career runs before being dismissed stumped in a Test. The English batter after scoring 11,168 runs in the longest format of the game. He surpassed Graeme Smith along with Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohii and only has Shivnarine Chanderpaul ahead of him.

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Ashes 2023: Most career runs before being dismissed stumped in a Test

Shivnarine Chanderpaul has the most career runs before being dismissed and stumped in a Test. The former West Indies cricketer was dismissed after scoring 11 414 runs. Joe Root sits next on the list whereas Graeme Smith (8,800), Virat Kohli (8,195) and Sachin Tendulkar (7,419) are also on the list.

S.No Player name Team Most Career Runs before getting dismissed
1. Shivnarine Chanderpaul West Indies 11,414
2. Joe Root England 11,168
3. Graeme Smith South Africa 8,800
4. Virat Kohli India 8,195
5. Sachin Tendulkar India 7,419

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