Leeds: (RightNow) England captain Joe Root has equaled the world record for half-centuries in Test cricket, previously held by India’s former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.

Root achieved this feat by scoring 66 runs in the first innings of the ongoing Test match against Pakistan. This marked his 68th half-century.

Following Root’s achievement, England has scored 366 runs for 8 wickets, gaining a lead of 195 runs against Pakistan.

This success holds significant importance in England’s cricket history, as Root’s record has boosted the team’s morale.

It is noteworthy that Sachin Tendulkar is the highest run-scorer in Test cricket with 15,921 runs in 200 matches. Joe Root is currently second on this list.