Ind vs Eng, 2nd Test: India Seek Revenge Against England As Crowds Return

Stung by their crushing defeat in the opening match, India and captain Virat Kohli are looking to get their revenge on England in the second Test starting Saturday as crowds return to cheer on the hos

"We have options, that's the beauty of how we have gone about things this winter. I think it is really important that we look after our players and everyone comes into the games fit and fresh and able to deliver their skills at 100 percent." said Root.

Anderson said he is "not assuming anything".

In-form Root remains key to England with 684 runs in his last three Tests, including match-winning monster scores of 228 and 186 in the 2-0 Test sweep in Sri Lanka.

"I think (India) have got to find something for Joe Root whether it's playing reverse swing or just a change," former England batsman Ian Bell told ESPN Cricinfo. "He looked so comfortable against left-arm orthodox, you know, the way he plays the sweep shot." 

The series will decide which team will meet New Zealand in the World Test Championship final at Lord's in June. India slipped to fourth in the WTC rankings after the loss. Australia are third.