Joe Root and Co. are set to lock horns with Virat's Indian in the four-match Test series, starting from Friday in Chennai. The English captain feels that facing Team India would be a "huge challenge" but a series win against Sri Lanka, last month, will boost some confidence in his teammates.

'He is fantastic player': Joe Root names this Indian batsman who will be 'huge wicket' for team

Joe Root wants his England bowlers to stay patient and let the wicket do the work after meeting a spirited Sri Lanka fightback on day three of the first test in Galle on Saturday.

Root urges patience from England bowlers in search of win

England captain Joe Root is all set to miss the impending Test against West Indies starting July 8 to attend the birth of his second child. Ace all-rounder Ben Stokes will be handed the captain’s arm-band for the first time in Root’s absence.

Joe Root to miss opening Test against West Indies, Ben Stokes to lead England