Lonely Joe, Rampant Rishabh: Five Talking Points From India vs England Test Series

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India crushed England inside three days of the fourth Test to clinch the series 3-1 and book their meeting with New Zealand in the World Test Championship final.

Let's Take a look at five talking points from India vs England Test Series:

Too much for Root

He batted, bowled, and led by example, but England captain Joe Root was often left fighting a lone battle against an inspired Indian side on home turf. Root scored 218 in his 100th Test as England won the opening game convincingly. But the remaining matches were a struggle for the touring side. 

Off-spinner Root even turned up with the ball to claim his maiden five-wicket haul in the day-night third Test but England went down inside two days. He topped the series batting chart with 368 runs but said: "I can get better".

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