India, Sept. 12 -- England captain Joe Root has added another landmark to his extraordinary Test career, moving past Sachin Tendulkar for the most half-centuries in Test cricket. Root reached the milestone during England's chase against Pakistan in the third Test at Edgbaston, producing an unbeaten 62 from 69 deliveries to guide his side to an eight-wicket victory. The knock gave Root his 69th Test fifty, taking him one clear of Tendulkar's 68. It also provided a strong finish to a relatively quiet series with the bat.

Most 50s In Tests

The latest Joe Root record underlines his remarkable consistency in the longest format. His unbeaten 62 against Pakistan lifted his tally of Test half-centuries to 69, surpassing Tendulkar's 68. West Ind...