Team India is gearing up to face England in a five-match Test series starting June 20. Both teams are looking to make a strong start in the new World Test Championship 2025-27 and snag some early points. There are plenty of standout players on both sides who could really make a difference, one of them being Joe Root. He’s often considered one of the best batters of his time and could pose a challenge for India in this series.
As the series approaches, it’s worth noting that Joe Root is close to breaking a big record held by the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. Root is the highest run-scorer in Tests between England and India, but Tendulkar tops the list for matches held in England. Right now, Tendulkar has 1575 runs in these Tests, and Root only needs two more to take the lead.
With the first Test set for Headingley in Leeds, both teams will be aiming to perform at their best. India boasts talents like Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Prasidh Krishna, and they’ll be strategizing on how to handle Joe Root. At the same time, Root and the England team will be looking to start strong against India in this crucial matchup.