IND vs ENG: Joe Root smashes multiple records, becomes most successful Test batter against India

India vs England: Joe Root smashed multiple records on Day 1 of the first Test against India at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.

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Joe Root scored 29 runs off 60 deliveries, hitting one boundary against India on Day 1 of the first Test

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Root became the highest run-scorer in India-England Test series, overtaking the legendary Sachin Tendulkar

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Joe Root has now scored 2,555 runs against India in Test cricket

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Joe Root stitched a 61-run stand with Jonny Bairstow to drag England out of trouble early on Day 1

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Joe Root is now level with former Australia captain Ricky Ponting in terms of most runs scored against India in Tests

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Joe Root was dismissed by Ravindra Jadeja as the India all-rounder claimed his 550th international wicket

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Joe Root has now scored 2,555 runs against India in Tests an average of 62.31

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Joe Root has scored 9 hundreds and 10 half-centuries against India in Tests

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