Joe Root's masterful 150 puts him second on the all-time Test run-scorers' list and gives England complete control over India at Old Trafford.

Joe Root jumped to No. 2 in the list of batters with most Test runs, and now stands only behind 'Master Blaster' Sachin Tendulkar.

Joe Root overtook Ricky Ponting to become the second-greatest Test run-scorer in history. Root's 13,409 runs sit him behind only Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar on 15,921 Test runs. England leads India by 186 runs and heads into day four at 7-544.

Joe Root moved to second in the all-time top run scorer charts to help England surpass India's first innings total on day three of the fourth test at Old Trafford, the hosts 433-4 at tea on Friday, leading by 75 runs.

Joe Root’s remarkable career continued on day three of the fourth Test between England and India as he broke a series of records. The England star already became the top fielder of all time

JOE ROOT moved up to second on the all-time list of Test run-scorers, going past three greats of the game in one fell swoop following a majestic century for England against India this afternoon.

Joe Root moved to third in the all-time top run scorer charts to help England close in on India's first innings total on day three of the fourth test at Old Trafford, the hosts 332-2 at lunch on Friday,

Also surpasses Ricky Ponting to become the second highest run-scorer in Tests, leaving him only behind Sachin Tendulkar