Joe Root and the England cricket team arrived in India for the four-Test series on the back of a magnificent 2-0 win against Sri Lanka.
Joe Root's England cricket team registered history when they won their sixth consecutive Test in Sri Lanka during the recently concluded series. In that series, Joe Root led the way with over 400 runs while the likes of Jack Leach, Dom Bess, Stuart Broad and James Anderson showed their class in conditions that were totally alien. However, the England cricket team's toughest test now awaits them as they head to India for a four-Test series.
The England cricket team arrived in Chennai in preparation for the four-Test series that will begin on February 5. The first two Tests will be played in Chennai while the remaining two Tests will be played in Ahmedabad. In the last tour in 2016/17, England was comprehensively beaten 4-0 in the five-Test series and it saw a change in captaincy with Alastair Cook stepping down. With Joe Root having won all five of his Tests so far in Asia, the trip to India will see the ultimate test of his leadership and batting skill. This tour will be special for Joe Root as he notches up his 100th Test as a player and it will be even more special for he will play in a country where he made his debut. India always has had happy memories for Joe Root and they will be determined to put up a better fight as compared to 2016. It will not be easy against an Indian side who are on a high after beating Australia in their home conditions despite missing so many injuries.
1. England in Chennai
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The England cricket team arrived in Chennai as they look to prepare for the Test series. The players will immediately head into the bio-bubble in the hotel and they will be allowed to train. The Indian team arrive later on Wednesday. (Image credit: ANI Twitter)
2. England cricket team
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The England cricket team will be in a tough bio-secure bubble, having endured two bio-bubbles in South Africa and Sri Lanka. In South Africa, there were some violations while in Sri Lanka, the players remained safe despite some Moeen Ali testing positive. (Image credit: ANI Twitter)
3. COVID-19 testing
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England will become the first team to play a series in India amidst the coronavirus pandemic. In this picture, all the England players are undergoing the COVID-19 testing before they get into the bubble. (Image credit: ANI Twitter)
4. England in India
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The England cricket team have a poor record in Chepauk, having lost three Tests at the venue in 1993, 2008 and 2016. (Image credit: ANI Twitter)
5. England in Sri Lanka
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However, England have had the ideal preparation for the India Tests, having won both Tests in Sri Lanka and registering their sixth consecutive win against the team in their home conditions. (Image credit: ECB Twitter)
6. Dom Bess
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Dom Bess and Jack Leach took all 10 wickets in the second innings of the Galle Test while the pacers took all 10 wickets in the first innings. It is the first time that such a feat has been achieved. (Image credit: Twitter)
7. James Anderson
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James Anderson, though, showed his legendary brilliance as he picked up 6/40 to show that he is the best irrespective of conditions. He now has 606 wickets and he will be determined to ensure he adds more wickets to his tally. (Image credit: England cricket Twitter)
8. Joe Root Man of the series
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Joe Root scored a double century and century in the Tests against Sri Lanka and his prime form will be key if England are to overcome India's powerful batting and bowling. (Image credit: England cricket Twitter)
