There was one constant thought right through Saturday’s play at Lord’s: India need to find a way to get Joe Root out. It was discussed from...
There was one constant thought right through Saturday’s play at Lord’s: India need to find a way to get Joe Root out. It was discussed from ball one. On social media, in the commentary. By fans, by experts. When he got to fifty early on in the day, when he crossed 100, when he crossed 150, and even when he remained unbeaten on 180. People kept stressing that India have to find a solution for the Joe Root puzzle.
The thing worth noting, though, is that no one knew what the solution was. The problem for India was pointed out consistently, but no one knew what was to be done. How do you get Joe Root out?
That’s the level of batsmanship the England captain showed on day three of the second Test. He remain unconquered having faced 321 deliveries. And yet, at the end of it, nobody had discovered a real chink in his armour. He batted and batted and batted and eventually, gave his team the most improbable lead in the match.
As it happened: England vs India, day three of the second Test at Lord’s
England had a solid day two after the struggles of day one, where they could pick just three wickets after winning the...
