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'Sachin's Record Looks In Danger..' - Kumar Sangakkara Hails Root's Sensational Batting

Sangakkara And Root- (X.com)Sangakkara And Root- (X.com)

In the ongoing third and final Test between West Indies and England, Joe Root has resurrected England's innings, as the Three Lions, who once lost five wickets for 54 runs, finishes 157/5 after lunch on day 2.

Ben Stokes and Joe Root have stitched an unbeaten 103 runs for the sixth wicket. Meanwhile, Root extended his golden form as he scored another red-ball fifty. The former England skipper hogged the headlines as he went past Brian Lara to become the seventh leading run-getter in Test cricket. 

Root, who is playing his 143rd Test match, also closed the gap on Sachin Tendulkar. Notably, Root is eyeing to surpass Sachin's record of 15921 runs. 

In the latest events, former Sri Lanka captain, Kumar Sangakkara, who was present in the commentary box, remarked that Sachin Tendulkar's record might be in danger. 

Sangakkara stated that not only Root might surpass Sachin's run tally but also shatter the record for the most appearances in Test cricket. Root, who is 33 years old, needs to play 58 more games to go past Sachin Tendulkar.

In the 2nd Test match, Root had smashed his 32nd Test century. 

Recently, former England captain Michael Vaughan also backed Joe Root to go past Sachin Tendulkar and become the leading run-getter in Test cricket.