Top 3 run-getters in Tests amongst active cricketers
T20 cricket has encapsulated the entire world with its thrill a minute modus operandi. But there is something special about watching the red-ball trickling towards the boundary ropes with the men in white chasing after it. Batting in Test cricket requires dedication and mental fortitude of the highest order and is quite rare in the modern era.
Test cricket has seen some giants of the game calling it a day in the last decade. There were fears that we might lose the essence of Test cricket with the dominance of power hitters in the shorter formats of the game. But a gifted few arose from the carnage of white-ball cricket. These batters have perpetuated the legacy of batting in red-ball cricket. Not only have they been resolute in their approach, but are known for their stellar run-scoring abilities.
Here’s a look at the Top three run-getters in Test amongst active cricketers
Steven Smith (8010 runs)
Steve Smith started his career as a leg-spinner who could bat a bit. But after being dropped from the Australian side, the unorthodox batter reinvented his game to unparalleled heights. He might look like an easy opposition to the bowlers due to his fidgety movements at the crease, but it couldn’t be any further from the truth as Smith is as solid as a rock with the bat in hand. The Aussies’ idiosyncrasy adds an entertainment value to his batting style. Earlier this year, Smith became the fastest to 8000 runs in Test cricket.
Virat Kohli (8114 runs)
Virat Kohli is not just a name, it’s a sensation, a sensation that has subjugated bowlers over the last decade. The stylish right-handed batter is known for his aggressive approach in the shorter formats of the game but has shown tremendous application in the longer format as well. Although the former Indian skipper has endured a dip in form in the last two and a half years, his technique remains impeccable and is just an innings away from rediscovering his form. He currently has 8114 runs in the longest format.
Joe Root (10015 runs)
Joe Root recently reached the landmark of 10,000 runs in Tests as he scored an unbeaten century to guide his side home in the fourth innings of the first Test against New Zealand at Lord’s. The right-hander is only the second Englishman to reach this feat after Alastair Cook. Root is at the peak of his prowess as he scored a staggering 1708 runs in Tests in 2021 with six centuries to his name. He has quite often been the last line of defence for a struggling England side with his doggedness at the crease.
