Joe Root celebrated his record-breaking day with a resolute 35th century as England cruised to 492-3 on Day 3 of the first cricket test against Pakistan.

Welcome to the live coverage of the fourth day of the first Test match between Pakistan and England being played at Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan on Thursday. Joe Root is unbeaten after hitting his 35th Test hundred and he also overtook Sir Alastair Cook for the most runs by any English batter in traditional format.

Joe Root scored a majestic unbeaten century after surpassing Alastair Cook as England's top run-scorer in test cricket and guided the team to 492-3 at stumps on the third day of the opening match against Pakistan on Wednesday.