Joe Root’s brace of hundreds at Lord’s took him past Sir Alastair Cook as England’s all-time leading Test centurion. Here we take a look at the stats behind his extraordinary Test career.

Root’s march: England’s former skipper has had a stellar 2024, averaging more than 90
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Speed merchant: Root’s strike rate has increased dramatically since Stokes became captain.
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Stats correct as of September 5; all apply to Test cricket

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