WATCH: Joe Root gives witty reply when asked about breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record in Test cricket

The cricket world is obsessed with Joe Root after watching his knocks against Sri Lanka in the ongoing 2nd Test match at the Lord's Stadium, London. He's a prolific batter, but how he has converted his half-centuries into centuries is amazing to watch. He is undoubtedly one of the greats when it comes to red-ball cricket and has proven his worth in the past few years. He scored two back-to-back centuries in two innings of the 2nd Test match, which is mindblowing and inspirational for all the cricketers. 

As modest as he can be when asked about breaking the record for former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who is also the highest run-scorer in red-ball cricket. England's Root just answered, saying, 'I just want to play.' This reply shows how focused he is on playing and improving his game rather than focusing on the records. He might break Sachin's record in the upcoming time but not letting it reach his mind is a truly brilliant way of keeping himself under control.

"I just want to play, and try, and do my bit for the team and score the runs as many as I can and see where we get to. But there's no better feeling I mean, it's obviously amazing when, you score 100, you'd be lying if you said it wasn't, a big part of why you start playing the game and what you love about it," said Root in a video shared by England Cricket.

1️⃣ Sachin Tendulkar - 15921 runs
⬆️ Joe Root - 12377 runs

Half an eye on Sachin's record, Joe? 👀

— England Cricket (@englandcricket) August 31, 2024

Joe Root's brilliant batting in 2nd Test against Sri Lanka

In both the innings, Joe Root scored 143 runs and 103 runs, raising the standards of red-ball cricket. The 33-year-old player has showcased numerous heroics in the past, but the way he has consistently scored centuries has outcasted everyone else around him. Overall, he has scored 12377 runs in Test cricket and has the potential to break Sachin Tendulkar's record in the future.

He played a beautiful one in the first innings filled with classic 'Joe Root' shots. Watching him batting is eye-pleasing, and his journey teaches a lot of things, including perseverance and patience. Moreover, Test cricket has been Root's favorite format, and there's nothing more satisfying than doing great in something that you love to do the most. Root said, "But there's no better feeling than winning a Test match."