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Patel says Root needs 1643 runs for Tendulkar mark
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Samit Patel told ANI it would be unbelievable if Joe Root passes Sachin Tendulkar's Test run record. Tendulkar scored 15,921 runs; Root has 14,278 with 1,643 still needed in 2026. Patel spoke in Dubai during the World Championship of Legends. England Champions have two wins from four league games and face Australia Champions on Wednesday.
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What It Means For You
- Root needs 1,643 Test runs to equal Tendulkar's all-time mark.
- England Champions require a win over Australia to seal a WCL semi-final berth.
- Patel listed Root alongside Kohli, Williamson and Smith in cricket's Fab Four.
What's Happening
- Patel spoke to ANI on the sidelines of the WCL 2026 tournament in Dubai.
- He praised Root's longevity and gear-shifting ability at the crease.
- Patel also called Harry Brook an exciting 360-degree batter for England.
Patel's Nottinghamshire career
- Patel played six Tests and 36 ODIs for England between 2008 and 2015.
- He made 629 Nottinghamshire appearances over 22 years with over 25,000 runs.
- He was part of County Championship wins in 2005 and 2010 for the county.
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