How Indian Spinners Can Plan Joe Root's Dismissal In Tests

England captain Joe Root is one of the best players of spin. His recent form against Sri Lanka is proof of how settled Root is against spinners. Joe Root made 426 runs in the two-test match series a

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Joe Root's most effective shot against spin is sweep. In the first test played at Rajkot, Root attempted slog-sweep against leg-spinner Amit Mishra. The ball bounced more than usual on a day five wicket, and Root top-edged the ball. 

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In the second test, R Ashwin flighted the ball, which didn't turn as Root was anticipating. He stepped down the track and tried to loft the ball (anticipating the turn). He once again top-edged the ball, which went high and straight to covers. 

In the third test, Jayant Yadav bowled a good length, which turned a bit and Root got late to hit the ball towards the leg side. In the second innings, Ravindra Jadeja pitched the ball on a good length, which turned and bounced. Root attempted to drive the ball, but the bounce got the better of him and he edged it to the slips. 

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Ravichandran Ashwin got Joe Root out almost in identical fashion in the 4th Test as he drew an edge to the slips. Root attempted to drive the ball, which didn't turn. In the second innings, Jayant Yadav bowled an arm ball, which turned a bit on a day four pitch. The fast turn got the better of Root as he got struck in front. 

In the fifth test played in Chennai, Root got out to Ravindra Jadeja in both innings, attempting to sweep. In the first innings, he under-edged the ball while sweeping, and in the second innings, he played the shot early resulting in an easy LBW decision. 

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