Joe Root first to score 3,000 WTC runs as captain in England vs Pakistan Test

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Joe Root has become the first player in history to score 3,000 runs as captain in the World Test Championship. The milestone was achieved during England's first Test match against Pakistan at Headingley. Root now leads all captains in the WTC run charts, cementing his standing among the format's elite batters. His innings also helped England build a strong first-innings lead in the match.

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