In Pictures 1st Test: Joe Root Slams Double Ton as England Post 555/8 on Day 2

Joe Root slammed a majestic double ton to enter record books. While Ben Stokes also played a crucial knock of 82 runs to counter-attack Indian bowlers.

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Brother in Arms: Joe Root and Ben Stokes

Joe Root and Ben Stokes shared a crucial 124-run stand for the fourth wicket. (© BCCI)

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Incredible Ben Stokes

Stokes slammed 82 runs during which he hit couple of sixes against Nadeem. (© BCCI)

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Shahbaz Nadeem vs Ben Stokes

Shahbaz Nadeem celebrating with the Indian players after taking Ben Stokes' wicket. (© BCCI)

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Fabulous Joe Root

Joe Root Becomes First Player in History to Slam Double Century in His 100th Test. (BCCI)

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Joe Root and Ollie Pope

Root shared another crucial stand with Pope for 84-runs.

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Ravichandaran Ashwin Dismissed Ollie Pope

Ashwin provided an important breakthrough to India by removing Ollie Pope for 34. (© BCCI)

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Captain Joe Root

The 30-year-old also equaled former skipper Alaister Cook and Leonard Hutton’s tally to hit joint second-most double century by an England batsman. Root has now scored 5 double tons, while the top on the list is Wally Hammond with seven. (© BCCI)

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Nadeem Gets Two Biggie

Apart from Stokes, Nadeem also dismissed Joe Root for 217. (© BCCI)

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Double Trouble from Ishant Sharma

Veteran Ishant Sharma did the job for his captain by removing Jos Butler and Jofra Archer on consecutive deliveries. However, England tail showed some resilience as they post 555/8 at Stumps. (© BCCI)