Watch: ‘I grew up trying to be like him’ – Joe Root praises Sachin Tendulkar as he nears his Test record

Joe Root expressed his admiration for Sachin Tendulkar, recalling a memorable moment from his debut India tour that highlighted Tendulkar’s legendary status. Root recently surpassed several legends to become the second-highest Test run-scorer, but remains focused on winning games rather than chasing individual records like Tendulkar’s monumental tally.