Joe Root achieves what no batter has done in 147 years of Test cricket

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In an impressive display of skill, Joe Root not only surpassed two thousand runs in fourth innings but also became the first cricketer to net one thousand Test runs at Edgbaston.

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  • In an impressive display of skill, Joe Root not only surpassed two thousand runs in fourth innings but also became the first cricketer to net one thousand Test runs at Edgbaston.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:40:49 UTC.

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