IND vs ENG: Joe Root smashes multiple records, becomes most successful Test batter against India

Joe Root scored 29 runs off 60 deliveries, hitting one boundary against India on Day 1 of the first Test

Root became the highest run-scorer in India-England Test series, overtaking the legendary Sachin Tendulkar

Joe Root has now scored 2,555 runs against India in Test cricket

Joe Root stitched a 61-run stand with Jonny Bairstow to drag England out of trouble early on Day 1

Joe Root is now level with former Australia captain Ricky Ponting in terms of most runs scored against India in Tests

Joe Root was dismissed by Ravindra Jadeja as the India all-rounder claimed his 550th international wicket

Joe Root has now scored 2,555 runs against India in Tests an average of 62.31

Joe Root has scored 9 hundreds and 10 half-centuries against India in Tests