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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Rory Dollard

Jamie Smith picks up the baton for England after early Joe Root dismissal

Joe Root fell soon after completing his 37th Test century, leaving Jamie Smith to pick up the baton for England as they reached 353 for seven on the second morning against India at Lord’s.

Root had spent the night on 99 and wasted no time reaching three figures in the third Rothesay Test, spraying the first ball of the day wide of gully to go fifth on the all-time list of century makers.

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