England’s 31-year-old batting phenom, Joe Root, brought up his 26th career hundred in the first Test at Lord’s against New Zealand and breached the 10,000-run mark in the process.
Cook was on air during the innings and was immensely proud of the achievement. “I was so glad I was here to witness that – an unbelievable knock by an unbelievable player. He is the most complete England batsman in all forms,” Cook said on BBC Test Match Special.
Root now joins an elite list of players to have crossed the mark. He is the joint-youngest to do so alongside Cook and has the opportunity to climb up further on the list considering the excellent form he is in.
Joe Root youngest to reach the 10,000-run mark:
Joe Root (England) – 31 years, 5 months, 5 days – 5 June 2022
Alastair Cook (England) – 31 years, 5 months, 5 days – 30 May 2016
Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 31 years, 10 months, 20 days – 16 March 2005
Jacques Kallis (South Africa) – 33 years, 4 months, 11 days – 27 Feb 2009
Ricky Ponting (Australia) – 33 years, 5 months, 11 days – 30 May 2008
