1st Test, Day 1: Joe Root celebrates milestone with century as England punish India

England's Joe Root celebrated his 100th Test with an unbeaten 128 against India as he and opener Dom Sibley put the tourists in a commanding position in the opening match on Friday. (Source: BCCI)

The England captain had demanded a big first-innings total from his team after electing to bat at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium. (Source: BCCI)

When they threatened to squander their strong start, Root partnered Sibley in a marathon 200-run stand to help England post a strong 263-3 at stumps. Root's unbeaten knock was studded with 14 boundaries and a six. Sibley made 87 before Jasprit Bumrah trapped him lbw with the final delivery of the day.

Earlier, Root won an important toss and unsurprisingly elected to bat, avoiding the potentially tricky task of batting in the fourth innings on a crumbling wicket. (Source: PTI)

Root, who suffered cramps towards the end, provided a template for playing spin bowling, using his feet and frequently playing the sweep shot after his early caution against Ashwin. (Source: BCCI)