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Joe Root hit 218 for England, his fifth double century, in the first Test against India in Chennai. Courtesy Sri Lanka Cricket
Joe Root hit 218 for England, his fifth double century, in the first Test against India in Chennai. Courtesy Sri Lanka Cricket'Phenomenal' Joe Root hits another double ton as England dominate India in first Test
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The National
February 06, 2021