England in control as Joe Root’s third century in three Tests punishes India

India 78; England 423-8 – England lead by 345 runsCaptain’s 121 aided by the returning Dawid Malan’s fine 70The hangdog expression on Joe Root’s face after Jasprit Bumrah had clattered his stumps was ridiculous and telling in equal measure. Ridiculous because the England captain had 121 runs to his name – only cricket can see success end with such disappointment – and telling as regards his current unquenchable thirst.Headingley had marvelled at the 23rd Test