Joe Root Makes History: First To 5,000 WTC Runs & 35th Test Century

On Thursday, October 9, England batter Joe Root achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first player to score 5,000 runs in the World Test Championship (WTC). The 33-year-old also celebrated his 35th Test century, surpassing cricket legends such as Sunil Gavaskar, Younis Khan, Mahela Jayawardene, and Brian Lara on the list of century-makers, further cementing his legacy in the sport.