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Joe Root Becomes England’s Highest Run-Scorer In ODI World Cup

Root surpassed former legendary cricketer Graham Gooch’s feat of 897 runs in just his 19th World Cup match.

Root surpassed former legendary cricketer Graham Gooch’s feat of 897 runs in just his 19th World Cup match.

Joe Root in action.

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The English stalwart batter Joe Root scripted history as he became the highest run-getter in ODI World Cups from his country. (Getty)
The English stalwart batter Joe Root scripted history as he became the highest run-getter in ODI World Cups from his country. (Getty)
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He achieved this feat while taking part in the game against Bangladesh in Dharamsala on Tuesday. (Getty)
He achieved this feat while taking part in the game against Bangladesh in Dharamsala on Tuesday. (Getty)
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Root surpassed former legendary cricketer Graham Gooch’s feat of 897 runs in just his 19th World Cup match with his second successive fifty of the 2023 edition. (Getty)
Root surpassed former legendary cricketer Graham Gooch’s feat of 897 runs in just his 19th World Cup match with his second successive fifty of the 2023 edition. (Getty)
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His innings against the Bangla Tigers is also his eighth 50+ knock in the ODI World Cups. (Getty)
His innings against the Bangla Tigers is also his eighth 50+ knock in the ODI World Cups. (Getty)
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Root is taking part in his third World Cup, including the last one that England won at home back in 2019. (Getty)
Root is taking part in his third World Cup, including the last one that England won at home back in 2019. (Getty)
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The 32-year-old batter is also the second-highest run score in the 50-over format and is standing only behind Eoin Morgan. (Getty)
The 32-year-old batter is also the second-highest run score in the 50-over format and is standing only behind Eoin Morgan. (Getty)

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