In Pics: Joe Root sets new record against India and more action from Day 2
England captain Joe Root slammed his 23rd Test century on his way to scoring 121 as the hosts piled on a 345-run first innings lead at stumps on Day 2 of the third Test at Headingley in Leeds. Virat Kohli's Indian team were bowled out for 78 in the first innings on Wednesday (August 25) and England have replied with 423/8 with Dawid Malan and Haseeb Hameed scoring fifties to complement Root's ton. Here are a collection of pics to sum up Day 2 action from Leeds Test.
Joe Root sets new records
England captain Joe Root en route to scoring his 23rd Test century on Day 2 of the third Test against India at Headingley in Leeds. Root’s tally of eight Test centuries against India is joint fifth-most for any batter. Vivian Richards, Ricky Ponting, Steve Smith and Gary Sobers are the others with as many Test centuries against India. (Photo: PTI)
Mohammed Shami leads Indian paceman
Ravindra Jadeja bags 450 wickets in international cricket
Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja celebrates after dismissing Haseeb Hameed of England on Day 2 of the third Test at Headingley in Leeds. Jadeja became the fourth left-arm spinner to complete 450 wickets in international cricket. Shakib Al Hasan, Daniel Vettori, and Rangana Herath are the only other three with the milestone. (Photo: PTI)
Haseeb Hameed perishes to Ravindra Jadeja
Jasprit Bumrah ends Joe Root's marathon knock
