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

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 taking part in a cultured knock of 105, his third century of the sequence and thirteenth towards India, Root admitted he was disillusioned to not be there at stumps, guiding England residence. “I should have hit that for four,” he stated, 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 sequence win. But rain and dangerous gentle halted what had formed as much as be an exhilarating 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 (*5*)Chris Woakes was pushing by way of. “You saw him in whites… Chris Woakes is all in!” Root stated, evaluating his battle to Rishabh Pant‘s defiance despite harm earlier within the sequence. “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 remaining 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.