Root century in 100th Test gives England perfect start against India

Captain’s masterclass ends with player 128 not out on day oneEngland 263-3 at stumps after winning toss and electing to batEngland captain Joe Root reeled off another superb century to crown his 100th Test appearance in style on day one of his side’s series opener against India as his team reached 263-3 on a dominant opening day for the tourists.Root arrived at his milestone appearance in wonderful form, with masterful knocks of 228 and 186 in his previous two outings against Sri Lan