**Root Breaks Record as Brook Shines to Put England Ahead in Pakistan** In the sweltering heat of the third day of the first Test, Joe Root battled through cramp, fatigue, and the risk of dehydration to etch his name into the record books. The 33-year-old surpassed Alastair Cook to become England’s all-time leading run-scorer, helping his team make Pakistan’s imposing first-innings total of 556 seem less daunting. By the end of the day, England had reached 492 for three, trailing by just 64 runs, with Root on an impressive 176 and Harry Brook close behind at 141. Despite the challenging conditions, Root's focus remained on the game, with the opposition proving to be the least of his concerns. As the day wore on, he struggled to move, having spent nearly eight hours at the crease in oppressive temperatures. The discomfort was palpable, and the relief of reaching triple figures was likely matched by the simple joy of removing his helmet for a moment. As the match progressed, the question shifted from whether Root would score a century to how many runs he might accumulate. With Brook also in fine form, England appeared to be in a strong position as they aimed to take control of the match.