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England vs Pakistan: Joe Root On Cusp Of Breaking Ricky Ponting's Huge World Record

NDTV Sports · 19 August 2026 at 11:53 am

England vs Pakistan: Joe Root On Cusp Of Breaking Ricky Ponting's Huge World Record

As England take the field against Pakistan at Headingley later on Wednesday, Joe Root will have the opportunity to achieve a major world record currently held by former Australia captain Ricky Ponting.

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