Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja: On the Cusp of Elite Test Milestone in England

ByCricketBeat

As the fourth Test between India and England approaches at Old Trafford (July 23–27, 2025), Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is quietly chasing a rare feat. He’s on track to become only the second visiting batter—after the great Sir Garfield Sobers—to score 1,000+ Test runs in England while batting at No. 6 or lower. From his debut in…

Joe Root

Joe Root: Poised to Climb to 2nd on Test Run‑Scorers Chart

ByCricketBeat

Cricket’s run‑machines don’t come much fresher than Joe Root. As of mid‑2025, he has amassed over 13,259 Test runs, leaving him a mere 120 runs behind Ricky Ponting, the current second‑highest Test run‑scorer with 13,378 runs, and trailing only Sachin Tendulkar’s iconic 15,921. With his 156 Test appearances and a stellar batting average of 50.80,…