IND vs ENG 5th Test: ‘He’s all in!’ – Joe Root confirms Chris Woakes will bat despite pain on Day 5 | Cricket News – Times of India

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Joe Root (X- Sahil Malhotra)

TimesofIndia.com in London: Joe Root walked into the press convention at The Oval with a smile, however behind it was the frustration of a job left unfinished. After enjoying an aesthetic knock of 105, his third century of the collection and thirteenth in opposition to India, Root admitted he was dissatisfied to not be there at stumps, guiding England house. “I should have hit that for four,” he mentioned, reflecting on the ball that led to his dismissal. “I missed my execution. Nothing to do with the first innings.” England ended the fourth day at 339 for six, needing simply 35 extra runs for a 3-1 collection win. But rain and dangerous gentle halted what had formed as much as be an exciting end. Root, although, remained calm and upbeat, saying, “We have what we need to get across the line tomorrow. It’s been six weeks of cricket that has swung both ways. Amazing spectacle to be part of.” The England veteran additionally acknowledged the pain Chris Woakes was pushing via. “You saw him in whites… Chris Woakes is all in!” Root mentioned, evaluating his battle to Rishabh Pant’s defiance despite harm earlier within the collection. “Woakes is ready to put his body on the line.”

He had a lighter second too when talking about Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj. “Siraj has this fake angriness,” he joked. “I enjoy playing against him, he gives it everything.”With the brand new ball due early on the ultimate day and India sniffing a closing twist, all eyes at the moment are on how lengthy England’s decrease order can maintain agency. From right here, England are nonetheless favourites — however India will want a miracle.