Joe Root has a strong chance of climbing Mt.Tendulkar. The amount of test cricket England plays, and he plays for that matter, there is an opportunity for him to do so. Even with a slight dip in form, he can reach near that mark in this WTC cycle itself.
But at this point, only time can tell where he will finish. By the time he turns 35, he will have played 162 test matches and at the current rate will be somewhere around 13600-13700 runs. His form in the Ashes will be a factor as well. You never know that one day he, despite being fit, decides to go Alastair Cook's way and calls it a day. Or it happens like James Anderson.
Joe Root has a strong chance of climbing Mt.Tendulkar. The amount of test cricket England plays, and he plays for that matter, there is an opportunity for him to do so. Even with a slight dip in form, he can reach near that mark in this WTC cycle itself.
But at this point, only time can tell where he will finish. By the time he turns 35, he will have played 162 test matches and at the current rate will be somewhere around 13600-13700 runs. His form in the Ashes will be a factor as well. You never know that one day he, despite being fit, decides to go Alastair Cook's way and calls it a day. Or it happens like James Anderson.
Good point re the Ashes - how will he go? It's the last great unknown for him, really
Excellent piece, enjoyed this so much.