Joe Root Joins An Elite List Of Players With Fifty Against India

Joe Root joins an elite list of players with fifty against India in the 4th Test match in Ranchi. Read below.

Joe Root has scored a fighting 50 against India under difficult circumstances as England aim to stable their innings after early falters. The legendary English batter was enduring a torrid run of form, but has roared back in style with his 20th 50+ score against India in Tests, and has thereby, levelled Ricky Ponting to go atop in this illustrious list:

1. Joe Root (England): 20

2. Ricky Ponting (Australia): 20

3. Clive Lloyd (West Indies): 19

4. Javed Miandad (Pakistan): 19

Joe Root has not only gone level with the Australian legend, but also stand a chance to surpass him as he remains the only active cricketer in the esteemed and iconic list. (All Images Credit - Getty Images)