Root, on Saturday, kept the Indian bowling unit at bay as he scored his fifth double century in the longest format.

One of the main reasons was six no balls that he bowled so far and Nadeem admitted that he is having some technical difficulties.

England ended the day two at an intimidating 555 for eight, built around Root's 218 that was result of a near nine-hour effort in which he faced 377 balls.

Root became the first cricketer to score a double century in his 100th Test as he piled misery on Indian bowlers

England captain Joe Root slammed his fifth double-century during the second day of the ongoing Test against India in Chennai.

On the Day 2 of the match, Root continued on his incredible innings and reached the 150-run mark in the first session of the day.

Insisting that he was privileged to have handed over Root his 100th Test cap, Stokes said a winning start to the four-Test series would be a perfect gift for Root.

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Root, in his 100th Test for England at the age of 30, produced third consecutive ton in the sub-continent to prove his character.

After, scoring 228 and 186 in Sri Lanka last month, the 30-year-old struck a fine century in the series-opener against India, to make his 100th Test even more memorable.

Opting to bat, England ended day one at a promising 263 for three with Root scoring a fine century in his 100th Test. 

Root and Dom Sibley stitched a 200-run stand to put England in a commanding position on the opening day.

England captain Joe Root continued with his fine form as he slammed his third consecutive Test century.

Root was batting on 128 at stumps after stitching 200 runs together with opener Dominic Sibley (87) for the third wicket. The day's play ended as soon as Sibley was dismissed by Jasprit Bumrah.

The England captain was handed the special cap by star all-rounder Stokes prior to the start of the Test at the M A Chidambaram stadium.

England captain Joe Root on Friday became the 15th cricketer from the country to represent the national side in 100 Test matches.

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International cricket returns to India after a year-long COVID-19 break and it couldn't have been bigger than a series against a world-class side which is led by a modern day great in Joe Root.

Root, who is part of the Big Four also comprising Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson and Steve Smith, said he looks to learn from these leading players.

Rajkot-born Pujara proved to be Australia’s nemesis yet again in the recent four-match series Down Under, scoring three half-centuries but more importantly consuming over 900 balls.