2016: 10 most prolific batsmen in world cricket across all formats so far

#1 Joe Root (Eng) 1,701 runs at 54.87 in 28 matches. 4x100s, 10x50s. HS: 254

Runs breakdown – Test: 888 at 55.50, ODI: 522 at 65.25, T20: 291 at 41.57

Joe Root is the youngest of the modern generation to dominate world cricket

Joe Root has is the youngest of the modern generation to dominate world cricket at this point in time. What makes him more special is his adaptability to all the three formats of the game. He has been the 2nd highest run-scorer in both Tests and ODIs having scored two centuries in each format. The best of the lot was his enthralling innings of 254 against England at Old Trafford in the recently concluded series against Pakistan. He has been an integral part of the English middle order and is a captain in the making.

In a World T20 match against England, his whirlwind 83 of 44 balls ensured England chased down a mammoth 230 against South Africa. It was an effort which very few batsmen on the planet could reach.