Joe Root he added another remarkable feat to his successful Test career by becoming only the second batsman in history to score more than 14,000 runs in the longest format of the game. The England star was on top form on day four of the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval on Thursday. Leading the side in the absence of regular captain Ben Stokes, Root joined an exclusive club that featured only the Indian legend. Sachin Tendulkar. The landmark came in Root’s 302nd Test innings. While Tendulkar reached the same milestone much faster, taking only 279 innings, Root’s performance also showed his consistency and longevity at the highest level. At 36, the right-back continues to be one of England’s most reliable players and ranks among the best of his generation.Ever since his Test debut in India in 2012, Root has made quite a name for himself. He has maintained a career best of 50.77 and has scored 41 and 66 half-centuries. His ability to score runs at regular intervals in various conditions has made him one of the best batsmen in the history of Test cricket.Recognized as one of today’s greatest artists, Root’s latest performance adds another dimension to a career already full of memorable performances. His contribution has been instrumental in England’s success over the past decade, and he continues to set new benchmarks with the bat.With 14,000 runs to his name, Root is now second in the all-time list of most runs in Test cricket. Sachin Tendulkar remains on top with 15,921 runs and was the first player to cross the 14,000-run mark.Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has taken the third place with 13,378 runs, while South African all rounder Jacques Kallis is fourth with 13,289 runs. India’s great Rahul Dravid is closely followed at the fifth position with 13,288 runs.Root’s latest feat puts him in rare company and cements his legacy as one of the greatest Test batsmen the game has ever seen.