England captain Joe Root became the first batsman to smash a double-hundred in his 100th Test, crafting a massive 218 runs to put his team in charge of the opening match against India in Chennai. Root registered his second double-ton in three matches as England amassed 555-8 on a flat wicket. At the end of Day 2, Dom Bess was batting on 28 with Jack Leach on six at the other end.