Joe Root surpassed Sanath Jayasuriya, becoming the ninth-highest international run-scorer during England's Test against India. Root scored 28 runs before Jasprit Bumrah dismissed him. India posted 471, with centuries from Jaiswal, Gill, and Pant. England ended day two at 209/3, with Pope unbeaten on 100. Bumrah's three wickets troubled England, who trail by 262 runs.
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