In pics: Joe Root's England cricket team arrive in Chennai for four-Test series vs India
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.