3 Players who can break Sachin Tendulkar’s Test Runs Record

Test Cricket is seen as the purest and most challenging form of the game, It pushes players to their physical and mental limits for a period of 5 days. Tests is a format that tests players skills, patience, technique and resilience. Scoring runs in this format is considered the ultimate measure of batters skills and determination. Only a few have managed to conquer the challenges of the format and have achieved records that seem almost impossible to break. And amongst those players is the God of cricket, Sachin Tendulkar.

When we talk about batting legends, Tendulkar’s name stands above all. The Indian maestro holds the record for the most runs in Test Cricket. Scoring at an average of 53.78, Sachin has amassed a total of 15.921 runs in 200 matches. Over his 24 years of Test career, Tendulkar became a symbol of excellence inspiring many players and fans. His ability to adapt to various conditions, face any fast bowler and deliver under pressure make his record special and most respected in the history of Test cricket.

While many batters have come close, no one has yet crossed his mark. However a few modern young players are still in the race of the record and could potentially challenge the legendary record in the coming years. So today we will be looking at the 3 players who can possibly break Sachin Tendulkar’s Test Runs Record.

Who can break Tendulkar’s Record?

Joe Root (England)

Joe Root is the closest active player to Tendulkar’s record and also the most talked player to cross Sachin’s historic record. The former England captain has already scored 13, 219 runs in 156 matches with an average of 50.84. Known for his slow steady and calm stroke play, Root possesses the ability to score runs all around the world and in different conditions. At 34, he still looks hungry and fit enough to play for at least a few more years. England’s busy Test schedule gives him plenty of chances to keep more runs to his record. With 37 centuries and 66 fifties already under his belt, he could be the batter who can finally overtake Tendulkar’s legendary record.

Steve Smith (Australia)

Steve Smith is another name that often comes up when discussing the potential batters or players who could possibly break Master Blaster Tendulkar’s historic record. With an average of 56.34, the Aussie batter has scored 10.424 runs in 118 matches and is among the list of players with the most runs in Test cricket. His unique batting abilities and consistency on field make him one of the toughest batters to dismiss. Smith has already smashed 36 centuries and 43 fifties showing his hunger for big scores. Although Australia doesn’t play as many Test matches as England, Smith’s ability to convert fifties into hundreds keep him in the race. If he stays fit and keeps performing for at least 5 more years he could get closer to Sachin’s Test record.

Ben Stokes (England)

While Ben Stokes’ addition into this list is a bit surprising but as of now as per the most runs in Test career for an active player, Stokes is a wildcard player. He has scored 6,858 runs in 114 Tests, with an average of 35.16. Although he is known for his all-round abilities and also bat well. But with continuous injury it seems a bit hard for him to go even close to the record. The road to break Sachin’s record is tough, however if he still continues to play he could reach a significant number.

As of now, these 3 players are the most suitable players who can break Sachin Tendulkar’s Test record. And to add players from the modern upcoming Test player, Shubman Gill, Kamindu Mendis and Yashasvi Jaiswal could break the legendary record of most runs in Test Career.