Colombo, Jan. 27 -- England batter Joe Root has become the eighth-highest run-getter in international cricket. The right-handed batter achieved this milestone during the third ODI against Sri Lanka at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Monday.

The former England captain surpassed West Indies' legendary cricketer Brian Lara in the list of the highest run-getters in international cricket.

Lara, who is now at the ninth position in the iconic list, amassed 22,358 runs in 430 matches and 521 innings at an average of 46.28. The famous cricketer smashed 53 centuries and 111 half-centuries across all formats.

Root,35, has hammered 22,413 runs in 384 matches and 506 innings at an average of 49.69. The veteran batter has notched up 61 centuri...