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While appreciating Joe Root’s tactical and technical aspects, Jos Buttler also pointed out that there is a need to praise the English skipper’s physicality and concentration levels. He also added that Root’s innings came as a spin masterclass for the rest of the team to tackle the spin challenge.

With England’s policy of rotating and resting players, Kevin Pietersen stated that it would be disrespectful to India if the Three Lions did not field their best team in the tour. He also insisted that the English players could always get a rest following the end of the India series, including IPL.

The ECB have announced the England squad for the first two Tests against India and have included the duo of Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer, both of whom were rested for the Sri Lanka tour. While opener Rory Burns, also, makes a comeback, England have rested the duo of Jonny Bairstow and Mark Wood.

Virat Kohli has dropped down a place in the ICC Test rankings as Australia's Marnus Labuschagne swapped places with him after a great India series. Joe Root, who made a brilliant double-hundred, also entered the top five yet again while Rishabh Pant is now the best ranked wicket-keeper batsman.