England captain Joe Root wants to wrap up the five-Test series against India 4-1 by winning the fifth and final Test at The Oval in London. He wants to send a "really strong statement" by defeating the top-ranked Test side with a convincing margin. It is also Alastair Cook’s final game and Root wants to make it a winning farewell for the opener.
By Amit Shah
England captain Joe Root wants to wrap up the five-Test series against India 4-1 by winning the fifth and final Test at The Oval in London. He wants to send a "really strong statement" by defeating the top-ranked Test side with a convincing margin. It is also Alastair Cook’s final game and Root wants to make it a winning farewell for the opener.
