6 current generation batsmen with most runs in Test cricket

#4 Ross Taylor (6456)

Ross Taylor has been a workhorse of New Zealand cricket

One of the greats of New Zealand cricket, Ross Taylor is a true workhorse who has performed exceptionally well for many years. Taylor is a batsman with limited skills and he plays according to his strengths.

So far in his career, he has scored 6456 runs from 89 Test matches at an average of 46.11 with the help of 17 centuries and 30 fifties.

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#3 Joe Root (6508)

Joe Root has the potential to be one of the all-time greats

One of the modern-day greats, Joe Root started off his career in an excellent fashion, but lately, he has gone off the boil a bit. Root has the game for all conditions as he can play both spin and pace with equal ease. He has scored runs all over the world and in spite of his recent struggles, Root has an exceptional record in Test cricket.

So far in his career, he has scored 6508 runs from 77 Test matches at an average of 50.44 with the help of 15 centuries and 41 fifties.