England’s star batter Joe Root once again proved why he’s one of the finest batters of this generation, delivering a brilliant unbeaten 135 on Day 1 of the second Ashes Test at the Gabba. Under the pink ball and the Brisbane lights, Root played an innings of class, composure, and sheer determination to pull England out of trouble and end the day at .

This knock wasn’t just another century, it was Root’s , a landmark that pushes him even further into all-time great territory and inches him closer to some of Sachin Tendulkar’s seemingly untouchable records.

Root’s Run-Chase Towards Sachin’s Mountain of Records

Root’s unbeaten 135 has taken his Test tally to , averaging 51.45. At 33 and still at the peak of his powers, Root continues his steady march towards Tendulkar’s record of .

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