As Joe Root has now joined the most celebrated cricket players in history as he achieved the milestone of crossing the 13,000-run mark during the current Zimbabwe tour. These are five famous players who succeeded in making the grade at 13,000 runs in Test cricket. Right up to Joe Root in recent days and the masters of years gone by, here are the batters who scored these runs during their test cricket journey.
Here Is A List Of 5 Players To Achieve This Impressive Milestone
Sachin Tendulkar
The God of cricket Sachin Tendulkar also know as ‘Master Blaster’ is leading this list of achieving this milestone of making 13000 runs in Test cricket as he achieved this great record in just 266 innings. he got to this landmark, 20 years and 78 days after starting his career on November 15, 1989 during the match against Bangladesh in Chattogram on January 17, 2010.
Jacques Kallis
Jacques Kallis is second in this list of players as he played his 13,000th Test run against New Zealand in Cape Town on January 2, 2013. Since he started his career on December 14, 1995, he achieved it in 159 appearances and 269 innings over 17 years and 19 days. He was remarkable for using solid technique and holding the innings together when the pressure grew greatest.
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Ricky Ponting
Ricky Ponting is in this list of players as he moved past 13,000 Test runs when he faced India in Adelaide on January 24, 2012. The former captain played 162 matches and took 275 innings to achieve the achievement, since he first took the field on December 8, 1995. Because of his aggressive play, impressive pull shots and high energy, many feared Stephen in the batting line-up.
Rahul Dravid
The great Indian cricket player widely known as The Wall, Rahul Dravid is in this list of players as he racked up 13,000 Test runs at Wankhede Stadium in his match against the West Indies on November 22, 2011. Making his debut in June 1996, Dravid gained the achievement in 160 matches and 277 innings over 15 years and 155 days.
Joe Root
The England star is in this list after he added his 13000th Test run for England against Zimbabwe in the Only Test played from May 22 to 26, 2025. In Trent Bridge, Root reached 13,000 Test runs when he made 34 runs in his 279th Test innings. At present, Root’s average is 50.80 while he has scored 36 centuries for England, playing for the Whites.
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