Joe Root became England ’s all-time highest Test run-scorer on Thursday as he eclipsed Sir Alastair Cook’s tally of 12,472 in the first Test against Pakistan. And former Three Lions captain Michael Vaughan has insisted the only bowler Root hates facing is India’s Jasprit Bumrah.

Joe Root overhauled Sir Alastair Cook to become England’s record Test run-scorer then marked the achievement with an iron-willed century as the tourists hit back in their series opener against Pakistan.

England take the final three wickets required on day five to complete a remarkable victory against Pakistan after Harry Brook and Joe Root helped them pile up 823-7 in Multan

Joe Root celebrated his record-breaking day with a resolute 35th century as England cruised to 492-3 on Day 3 of the first cricket test against Pakistan.

Harry Brook produced one of the most dominant England batting performances ever as he and Joe Root also broke the record for the country’s highest Test partnership of all time on an incredible day against Pakistan.

Joe Root and Harry Brook were in devastating form, securing England's highest-ever partnership of 454 runs on day four of the First Test against Pakistan.

England notched up their highest total in 86 years thanks to Harry Brook's triple century and Joe Root's double ton, declaring on 823-7 before Pakistan collapsed to a perilous position on the fourth day of the first test on Thursday.

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After England beat Pakistan at Multan without Ben Stokes, Harry Brook has shown he is a candidate to lead an even bolder new world.

England pulled off a remarkable victory against Pakistan in the first Test of the three-match series in Multan.

England batter Harry Brook was awarded Player of the Match for his maiden triple ton in the 1st Test match against Pakistan at Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan.