Captain Root shoulders the responsibility for England’s collapse

By Chris Stocks

England v India2nd Test reviewJOE ROOT shouldered the blame for a remarkable final-day defeat that saw England throw away the opportunity to take a 1-0 series lead against India at Lord’s.England’s captain was left crestfallen after his side were routed for 120 in their second innings after failing to bat out 60 overs to salvage a draw in this second Test.It came after a rollercoaster final morning that started with Root’s men as overwhelming favourites for victory until an 89-run ninth-wicket stand between Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami.Hav...

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