Root was given his Test cap by Collingwood in India—and it was no coincidence. Root became the fielder with the most catches in Test cricket. His career is not just an offshoot of its own; it's linked with legends and history.

Former India player Aakash Chopra has acknowledged that Joe Root has been in prolific form in the last few years.

Kevin Pietersen said that batting has become easier than how it was 20-25 years ago. His comments came after Joe Root scored his 38th Test century.

Joe Root made history during Day 3 of the 4th Test against India, becoming the second highest run-getter in the history of the format.

The elegant Root, 34, is a throwback to a different era of batting, an orthodox "touch" player who does not need to smash the ball around to score quickly. Former England captain Alastair Cook hailed him as "England's greatest" and a "genius" when he surpassed his own record tally of 33 Test hundreds for England last year.

In a game that so often idolises the spectacular and the brash, Joe Root's journey reminds us that true greatness is forged in patience, humility, and the relentless pursuit of self-improvement.