During the third and final ODI match against West Indies, England's premier batsman Joe Root accumulated 44 runs off 49 deliveries. His knock was laced with a boundary
With this, he completed 21,000 runs in international cricket. He also became the first-ever England batsman and 10th overall to reach the feat
Having represented England in 365 international matches, the 34-year-old has amassed 21,025 runs. He also has 54 centuries and 112 half-centuries to his name, with a best score of 262 runs
In ODIs, the Sheffield-born has played 180 matches for England, in which he has scored 7,216 runs with his career best score being an unbeaten 166 runs. The veteran also has 18 centuries and 42 half-centuries in the 50-over format
Previously, he also surpassed legendary English batsman Alastair Cook to become the highest run-scorer for the 'Three Lions'. So far, in 153 longest format matches, the right-hander has garnered 13,006 runs, including 36 centuries and 65 half-centuries
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