England national cricket team have been blessed with plenty of superstars who made a name for themselves in international cricket. The Three Lions largely benefitted from the services of top-tier batters who chipped in with crucial runs for the team.
Scoring a century in Test cricket is the ultimate challenge. The batters need to possess the patience, perseverance and mental resilience to go about their business. Some England batsmen have deciphered the challenges and went on to pose a threat to the opposition.
In this listicle, let’s get to know more about the three players who essayed the most Test centuries for England in a span of three years. They have well and truly dominated the proceedings and deservedly scored centuries for the team.
1. Joe Root
Former England Test captain Joe Root is one of the three players from England who scored the most Test centuries for the national cricket team in three years (2021/23*). Root scored as many as 13 centuries in three years and has been a brilliant Test batsman for England. He has scored 11168 runs at an average of 50.76 including 30 centuries, 5 double centuries and 58 half-centuries. Root registered his personal best score of 254.
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2. Alastair Cook
Former England skipper Alastair Cook has also scored as many as 13 centuries in three years (2010/12). He is the leading run-scorer for England in the longest format of the game. He scored 12472 runs at an average of 45.4 including 33 centuries, 57 fifties and five double centuries. Alastair Cook registered his personal best score of 294.
3. Kevin Pietersen
Kevin Pietersen was one of the integral players in the history of English cricket. He scored 8181 runs at an average of 47.3 including 23 centuries, 35 half-centuries and 3 double centuries. The former England cricketer scored as many as 13 centuries in three years (2006/08). Kevin Pietersen registered his personal best score of 227.
Updated as of June 19, 2023*
