Joe Root equals all-time Test record set by Virat Kohli ahead of India-England series

England defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets at Galle to claim two-match series 2-0. Skipper Joe Root, for his second successive century, won ‘Player of Match’ award. cricketer also fittingly won ‘Player of Series’ award for his 426-run tally across two matches.

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Joe Root matches Virat Kohli and nears Michael Vaughan in captaincy record

Joe Root was appointed as England’s Test captain in 2017. As of w, he has led his side to 25 wins in 46 matches. Statistically, he is just a win away in matching Michael Vaughan. former England cricketer continues to remain most successful England Test captain with 26 wins.

Joe Root is currently one of only two visiting captains in world to register five wins in consecutive matches on Sri Lankan soil. Back in October 2018, i.e. on his maiden trip to Island Nation as English captain, Root led his side to a thumping 3-0 win in three-match series over hosts. With his recent 2-0 trouncing of hosts, Root extended his winning-streak in Sri Lanka to five Tests.

Apart from Joe Root, only or visiting captain to achieve feat is Indian skipper Virat Kohli. Kohli was India’s captain on ir tour to Sri Lanka in 2015 and 2017. While batting icon led his side to series-clinching wins in last two Tests of 2015 tour, y blanked ir continental neighbours 3-0 in ir next visit re two years later.

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India vs England 2021 series

Both Virat Kohli and Joe Root will w come face-to-face with each or for a four-match Test challenge from February 5 onwards. first two matches will be played at M. A. Chidambaram Stium in Chennai. Meanwhile, final two Tests will be hosted by newly-revated Sardar Patel Stium in Ahmedab. Here is a look at squs for both sides for much-awaited India vs England 2021 series.

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Root vs Kohli captaincy record

Root vs Kohli captaincy record in Test cricket makes for an interesting re. As mentioned earlier, Joe Root has led his side to 25 wins and 15 defeats in 46 matches. On or hand, Virat Kohli has led India to 33 wins out of 56 matches, which is an Indian record.

Joe Root career stats in Test cricket

Joe Root career stats in Test cricket composes of some staggering numbers. In 99 Tests, right-hander aggregated 8,249 runs at an aver of 49.39. He has plundered 19 tons and 49 half-centuries in process.

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Im source: ICC Twitter