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London: India fought their way back on the second day of the fourth Test at The Oval to keep at England’s heels by first restricting host to a lead of 99 and then gnawing at it with an unbeaten 43-run stand between opening batsmen KL Rahul (batting 22) and Rohit Sharma (batting 20). India still […]

England, who lost two wickets off successive balls immediately after tea to Mohammed Siraj (2/34), were reduced to 23 for two before Root and opener Rory Burns (49) added 85 for the third wicket to stabilise the innings

India were 52 for one chasing a target of 209 but Root felt that England still had a chance as the pitch was offering assistance to fast bowlers.

"We are coming into a period of time now where rest and rotation is put behind us," Root was quoted as saying by 'ESPNcricinfo'.

England had chosen to bat after winning the toss, with Root hoping that they could put as many runs on the board before the pitch would start assisting spin.

Rohit attributed his sublime first innings half-century to the positive intent that he displayed during the day-night third Test in which England got thrashed by 10 wickets

Ashwin has already taken 17 wickets in the series against England so far and is expected to add some more to his kitty in the third Test beginning here on Wednesday

Root also said that England's bowlers have to learn to put pressure on batsmen in these conditions and could have done better on the first day of the Test

The off spinner puts India on brink of a massive series-levelling victory against England

England lead the four match series 1-0 after defeating India by a massive 227 runs in the first Test.

England made a big statement with a more clinical show that that caught the Indians napping. Naturally, all eyes were on Virat Kohli’s men when the series began against the disciplined Joe Root’s team.

Kohli was dismissed cheaply for 11 runs when he edged off-spinner Dom Bess to short leg.

However, the online media is abuzz with another act that was caught in the day but off the field.

The Indian team looked down and out during the day’s play and former England captain Michael Vaughan hit out at the hosts’ players for not showing intent.

Earlier, England were all out for 578 in their first innings with skipper Joe Root's marathon 218-run knock being the highlight of their effort.

Playing in his 100th Test, Root compiled his fifth double century on the second day of the opening Test against India here

Root reached his double ton with a six over long-on off the bowling of R Ashwin.

India took reviews in the 108th and 109th overs but both of them were turned down.

Stokes, who took guard at the start of the second day's play after opener Dominic Sibley was dismissed in the last over of the first day

Joe Root is playing the 100th Test match of his career after having made his debut during the series against India in 2012.