On October 17, 2008, Sachin Tendulkar surpassed Brian Lara to become the highest run-getter in Test history. He retired in 2013 with the record intact. Now, in 2025 one man poses a threat to it. His ...

He stood, a little self-consciously, as the Old Trafford crowd rose to him, before eventually giving a thumbs-up to his captain and lifting a hand in acknowledgment of the warm and prolonged ovation.