Root makes silly point jump

Nov 09, 2016

Alastair Cook was dropped by Ajinkya Rahane off the third ball of the morning after England chose to bat•AFP

But India dismissed Cook, Haseeb Hameed and Ben Duckett in the morning session, much to Virat Kohli's delight•Associated Press

Root's 11th Test century featured a six and 11 fours, including this sweetly timed cover drive•AFP

Cook settled in nicely thereafter and played some picture-perfect drives•AFP

Joe Root played crisp strokes all around the ground, including a slap that sent silly point leaping•Associated Press

Ali moved on to 99 not out by stumps, and walked off with Ben Stokes, having steered England to 311 for 4•AFP

Root put on a 179-run fourth-wicket stand with Moeen Ali to help England recover from 102 for 3•AFP