Joe Root Becomes Third-Most Capped Test Cricketer, Surpasses Waugh and Ponting
Joe Root became the third-most capped Test cricketer by playing his 169th match during England's third Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston, surpassing Australia's Steve Waugh and Ricky Ponting who each played 168 Tests. Only Sachin Tendulkar (200) and James Anderson (188) have more appearances. Root, with 14,208 runs and 68 half-centuries, is also close to breaking Tendulkar's record for most Test fifties. England aims to complete a series whitewash against Pakistan under Root's captaincy.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (69/100). Lens Score 30/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–78/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 9 Sept, 11:35 am. Other outlets followed.