Ian Bell feels irrespective of whether Joe Root surpasses Sachin Tendulkar, he will go down in history as England's best Test batter of all time.

Ian Bell asserts that Joe Root will be regarded as England's greatest Test batsman, even if he doesn't break Sachin Tendulkar's record of 15,921 runs. Root has recently moved to sixth place in all-time Test run-scorers.

Legendary India batter Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for most Test runs at 15,921. Only time will tell whether anyone else can break that record.

Joe Root went past Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara recently to move to the sixth spot in the list of highest run-getters in the longest format

Following Joe Root's scintillating run of form, former Aussie spinner, Brad Hogg has called the Englishman to have got a real chance to go past Tendulkar in Tests over Virat.

Former England batter Ian Bell believes Joe Root will be remembered as England's greatest batter in Test cricket, regardless of whether he surpasses Sachin Tendulkar's record.

Joe Root is closing in on Sachin Tendulkar's all-time record of most Test runs and provided he maintains current form and fitness, he can surpass the icon.

Former Australia allrounder Brad Hogg feels that ace India batter Virat Kohli, who has 8871 runs in 114 Tests, has lost the momentum in the race to surpass batting legend Sachin Tendulkar's run tally in the red-ball format.

To think that Joe could get close is an amazing achievement on his behalf. He'll go down as England's greatest batsman. There's no doubt whether he does get to Sachin or not,” said the 42-year-old who played as many as 118 Tests for England.