On what will be a day in Multan that will be etched in the history of cricket, Joe Root, England's maestro, batsman, somehow batted his way into the Test cricket history books and surpassed the great Sir Alastair Cook to become the highest scorer for England in Tests. It underlines his unprecedented consistency and skill that he achieved a century on the third day of the first Test against Pakistan.

A true meteor, Root has scaled the heights in a manner that has been absolutely miraculous. Since breaking into the team in 2012, he has consistently excelled in all his performances and it has been the spectacular show in varying conditions, along with such beautiful stroke play and unwavering determination, which has made him the bedrock of the English Test side.

It came on a day when England were struggling to stay in the game. The hosts had posted a quite solid first innings total and Roots' innings was absolutely crucial to England's bid for a comeback. His hundred, marked by a succession of lovely shots, not only stamped him as one of the finest batsmen of his generation but also gave much needed breathing space to the morale of his team.

Root's achievement is good enough to be quite big. Now, one could not stress much over his glorious achievement. Cook had defended the record alone for almost a decade. His sublime talent and sheer, long-lasting contribution to English cricket stand tall in this achievement of Root.

Apart from his individual great talent, Root also led by example, on and off the field. He has captained England with distinction and seen the team through some difficult times. Even not being the captain does not seem to denote the end of influence; instead, he continues to be an input in the dressing room, sharing experience and wise words with the younger guys.

As long as Root continues to defy all pundits, there will always be the question of just how much more he can carry on. Several years are remaining in his cricketing career, and there is no doubt that he will go breaking records and inspiring generations more. His journey is far from over, and the cricketing world keenly awaits the next chapter in this illustrious career.