Sachin scored a monumental 18,426 ODI runs. Joe Root is far behind with just 7,126 runs.
Sachin was the first to hit a double century – 200*. Root’s best is 166*, nowhere close yet.
Sachin smashed 49 centuries in ODIs. Joe Root has managed 18 so far.
Joe Root becomes the third-highest run-scorer in Test cricket, moves closer to Sachin Tendulkar's record of being the cricketer with most runs in the format. Check the top five list, and Root's stats.
Tendulkar leads with 15,921 Test runs. Root has 13,259 and the gap still stands tall.
Sachin gave away only 2,492 runs in Tests. Root has conceded 3,363+ runs, record out of reach.