One behind Don, chasing Sachin – Root’s Sydney epic pushes him into cricket’s elite

Joe Root’s magnificent century in the fifth Ashes Test brought him closer to cricket’s most revered records. His 41st Test hundred, equalling Ricky Ponting, and 17th score of 150-plus, place him among legends like Bradman and Tendulkar. Root’s modern-era dominance is undeniable, with more centuries since 2021 than any peer.