MANCHESTER, England, July 25 (Reuters) - Joe Root moved to second in the all-time test run scorer charts with a superb 150 to put England in control on day three of the fourth test against India on Friday, with the hosts 544-7 at the close of play, giving them a first innings lead of 186 runs.

Just one man stands in the way of Joe Root and cricketing history. With his latest batting masterclass of 150, the England star became the second highest run-scorer in test cricket behind India great Sachin Tendulkar.

Joe Root's masterful 150 puts him second on the all-time Test run-scorers' list and gives England complete control over India at Old Trafford.