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England extend India’s agony

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7 February, 2021

England’s Joe Root struck yet another imposing double hundred (218) as his team ended the second day of the first cricket Test against India in Chennai at a threatening 555 for 8.

Also joining the batting party was Ben Stokes who made 82 with 10 fours and three sixes.

England 555 for 8 (Dominic Sibley 87, Joe Root 218, Ben Stokes 82, Ollie Pope 34, Jos Buttler 30) vs India

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