Joe Root had faced only four deliveries from Kuldeep Yadav being dismissed twice in earlier games and his primary aim during the second ODI against India was to "pick as many cues as possible" while facing the left-arm wrist-spinner, who has created quite an impression in the English ranks.

The best part about Root's hundred was his assured batting against the chinaman, which is a big positive for England going into the five-match Test series. "For me, having not faced a lot of Kuldeep for example, it was about picking as many cues up as possible throughout and makes sure I don't get caught in the cold in Leeds, if I start against spin," Root said at the post-match press conference.