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Sir Alastair Cook backs Joe Root to become all-time leading Test run scorer

Root overtook Cook’s England mark during the first Test in Pakistan.

The Independent UK

An unbelievable feat – England captain Ben Stokes hails ‘incredible’ Joe Root

Root passed former England captain Sir Alastair Cook’s record during the first Test in Pakistan.

The Independent UK

Joe Root becomes England's leading Test run-scorer overtaking Sir Alastair Cook

Root eclipsed Cook's tally of 12,472 Test runs on day three of the First Test against Pakistan

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How Joe Root and Sir Alastair Cook compare as England Test run record broken

Root has passed fellow former captain Sir Alastair Cook’s mark of 12,472 runs.

The Independent UK

Joe Root overhauls Sir Alastair Cook to become England’s record Test run scorer

Root passed Cook’s mark of 12,472 runs on day three of England’s first Test against Pakistan.

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka take control of third Test against careless England

England were bowled out for 156 in just 34 overs.

The Independent UK

England collapse before Jamie Smith launches thrilling counter-attack

The hosts were 82 for seven against Sri Lanka but the wicketkeeper’s 67 off 50 balls kept them in the game.

The Independent UK

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England criticised by Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook after collapse

Harry Brook was the man most in focus as 221 for three overnight became 325 all out.

The Independent UK

Talking points as England seek perfect summer record in Sri Lanka finale at Oval

Josh Hull makes his England debut while Joe Root is chasing more records.

The Independent UK

England vs Sri Lanka predictions: Will England complete the whitewash?

England face Sri Lanka face off in the third Test at the Oval as the hosts look to complete the series whitewash

The Independent UK

England beat Sri Lanka by 190 runs in second men’s cricket Test – as it happened

Over-by-over report: England secured a series victory with a comfortable 190-run win in the second Test

The Guardian - UK

How Joe Root compares to batting greats after setting new England century record

The Yorkshireman made his 34th Test century against Sri Lanka on Saturday.

The Independent UK

‘It gives you energy’: Joe Root credits England spirit for Test century record

Joe Root credited a shift in the team’s collective mindset for his prolific form after his 34th Test century took him top of England’s all-time list

The Guardian - UK

Joe Root says he has ‘a lot more to contribute’ after record 34th Test century

The Yorkshireman registered hundreds in both innings against Sri Lanka to pass the previous mark set by Sir Alastair Cook.

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Joe Root hits record-breaking century to put England on verge of series victory

Joe Root hit his 34th Test century to beat Alastair Cook’s record and put England on the verge of a series victory over Sri Lanka

Evening Standard

England vs Sri Lanka: Joe Root hits record 34th Test century as series victory beckons

Former captain surpasses Sir Alastair Cook as he registers hundreds in both innings of a Test match for the first time at Lord’s

The Independent UK

Joe Root makes record 34th Test hundred as England close on Sri Lanka series win

Sri Lanka were deduced to 53 for two after being set 483 to win at Lord’s.

The Independent UK

‘Genius’ Joe Root is England’s greatest – Sir Alastair Cook

Root made his 34th Test century, breaking Cook’s England record, in the second Test against Sri Lanka.

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The Independent UK

Joe Root surpasses Sir Alastair Cook’s England Test hundreds record

Root’s 34th Test ton gave him the England record outright.

The Independent UK

‘Genius’ Joe Root becomes ‘England’s greatest’ with record-breaking feat against Sri Lanka

Root broke the record set by his former captain for the highest number of Test centuries for England

The Independent UK

Joe Root pays tribute to Graham Thorpe after scoring record England century

Root equalled Sir Alastair Cook’s record for the most Test centuries by an England batter.

Evening Standard

England: Joe Root pays tribute to Graham Thorpe after stunning century equals Alastair Cook record

Graham Thorpe took his own life earlier in August

The Guardian - UK

Joe Root puts England on top against Sri Lanka with record-equalling century

After being put in by Sri Lanka at Lord’s, England reached 358-7, largely thanks to Joe Root making 143 to join Alastair Cook on 33 Test centuries

The Independent UK

Five talking points ahead of England’s Test series against Sri Lanka

Ollie Pope steps in as skipper in the absence of Ben Stokes and Dan Lawrence gets the chance to impress.

The Independent UK

A closer look as Joe Root moves ahead of Brian Lara on Test run-scorers list

Root moved beyond 12,000 runs at Edgbaston.

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