Summary

  • England build huge first-innings lead

  • Root 121: third century in three Tests

  • Sixth Test hundred of 2021

  • Malan 70, Hameed 68, Burns 61

  • Recalled Malan adds 139 with Root

  • Three wickets for Shami

  • India 78: Anderson 3-6, Overton 3-14

  • Third Test, Headingley, day two

  • India lead 1-0 in five-match series

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    Things Root could dopublished at 15:37 British Summer Time 26 August 2021

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    Paul Richards: Get Joe Root a job laying down some cement. You'd look away for two minutes and he'd already be set.

    Ben Wire: Joe Root would be great in PR. A trustworthy smile, a bit of spin and the ability to bat away the toughest questions.

  2. Eng 293-2published at 93 overs

    There's a desperate appeal from Jadeja for an lbw on Root, but it's given as a run by the umpire.

    A more convincing appeal follows on Malan, but this one's probably outside the line.

    Can India sneak a wicket before tea? They've literally had nothing to cheer about all session.

  3. Eng 292-2published at 92 overs

    Lead by 214

    Let's not start this again, Tim in Crewe.

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    Things Root could dopublished at 15:32 British Summer Time 26 August 2021

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    Do you think Root's calmness and steady hand would make him a good tattoo artist? (asking for a friend).

    Tim in Crewe

  5. Eng 291-2published at 91.3 overs

    Panic over. Root's eyesight is clearly fine. He hammers a short ball from Siraj to the boundary.

  6. Postpublished at 15:28 British Summer Time 26 August 2021

    Guys, we've found something Joe Root can't do!!! He has something in his eye and the umpire has to help him out.

  7. Eng 285-2published at 91 overs

    Ishant Sharma continues with the short stuff to Root, who takes on the challenge - but plays it comfortably. As usual.

  8. Postpublished at 15:25 British Summer Time 26 August 2021

    Maybe Joe Root has been showing off his artistic talents too?

  9. Postpublished at 15:24 British Summer Time 26 August 2021

    Stephan Shemilt
    BBC Sport at Emerald Headingley

    Burley BanksyImage source, BBC Sport

    Big fan of this. Who is the Burley Banksy? My money is on Geoffrey Boycott.

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    Things Root could dopublished at 15:21 British Summer Time 26 August 2021

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    Joe Root for the next James Bond? He's got a proven track record at single-handedly saving England from an impossible situation.

    Rob, Newbury

  11. Postpublished at 15:21 British Summer Time 26 August 2021

    Isa Guha
    Former England bowler on BBC Test Match Special

    England are in a very commanding position.

  12. Eng 282-2published at 90 overs

    Siraj is going for some bouncers, and Root goes after one - but it lands safely in front of the fielder on the square leg boundary.

    This is so deflating for India. Literally nothing is working.

  13. Postpublished at 15:17 British Summer Time 26 August 2021

    Maybe sat nav voiceovers will be Joe's post-cricket career.

    For now though, he's doing alright at this batting thing.

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    Things Root could dopublished at 15:16 British Summer Time 26 August 2021

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    I'd love him to be the voice of my sat nav. Root's route would surely take all the stress out of any journey.

    Jon Evans in Devon

  15. Eng 278-2published at 89 overs

    Malan 62, Root 68

    Another Ishant Sharma over passes, again with no alarms for England, and they now have a lead of 200.

  16. How's stat?!published at 15:13 British Summer Time 26 August 2021

    Andy Zaltzman
    Test Match Special statistician

    This is only the ninth time in England's Test history that the top four have all reached 60.

  17. Postpublished at 15:12 British Summer Time 26 August 2021

    Here's how both of these two reached their half centuries.

  18. Postpublished at 15:10 British Summer Time 26 August 2021

    Sir Alastair Cook
    Former England captain on BBC Test Match Special

    A glorious clip through the gap. Good players don't miss out on those. He hit it absolutely spot on and runs just keep on coming.

  19. Eng 274-2published at 88 overs

    Malan 60, Root 66

    I've been saying for ages that I need to sort out a new decking for my garden. Wonder if Joe could do that. He's not got much on this winter, has he?

    Meanwhile, Virat Kohli chooses Siraj as the man to bring India back to life. It doesn't quite work though as Dawid Malan effortlessly clips off his legs for four.

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    Things Root could dopublished at 15:07 British Summer Time 26 August 2021

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    Is there anything Joe Root can't do?

    From unblocking the drains to leading this country, I reckon no job is too much for Mr Root.

    I'd love to hear your thoughts. What job do you think the England skipper would excel at? Tweet us via #bbccricket or text 81111 (standard message rates apply).