England's Joe Root is the complete modern cricketer

England's 330-run win over Pakistan in the second Test @ Old Trafford was mightily impressive. Joe Root's performance was even better.

Joe Root  scored 254 and 71 not out, took four catches and even claimed a wicket in his only over as England wrapped up victory with a day to spare to level the series. He can do no wrong.

Alastair Cook and Joe Root scored a combined 506 runs in four innings in the second Test. The rest of the top five contributed 75.

Alastair Cook 105 and 76*
Joe Root 254 and 71*


How Joe Root compares with his peers

Batsman	Tests	Runs	Centuries	Average
Steve Smith (Aus)	41	3,852	14	60.18
Joe Root (Eng)	44	3,875	10	56.15
AB de Villiers (SA)	106	8,074	21	50.46
Kane Williamson (NZ)	48	4,037	13	49.23
Virat Kohli (Ind)	42	3,194	12	46.28