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In Pics: Joe Root sets new record against India and more action from Day 2

England captain Joe Root slammed his 23rd Test century on his way to scoring 121 as the hosts piled on a 345-run first innings lead at stumps on Day 2 of the third Test at Headingley in Leeds. Virat Kohli's Indian team were bowled out for 78 in the first innings on Wednesday (August 25) and England have replied with 423/8 with Dawid Malan and Haseeb Hameed scoring fifties to complement Root's ton. Here are a collection of pics to sum up Day 2 action from Leeds Test.

Joe Root sets new records

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Joe Root sets new records

England captain Joe Root en route to scoring his 23rd Test century on Day 2 of the third Test against India at Headingley in Leeds. Root’s tally of eight Test centuries against India is joint fifth-most for any batter. Vivian Richards, Ricky Ponting, Steve Smith and Gary Sobers are the others with as many Test centuries against India. (Photo: PTI)

Mohammed Shami leads Indian paceman

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Indian paceman Mohammed Siraj interacts with Jasprit Bumrah on Day 2 of the third Test at Leeds. (Photo: PTI)

Indian paceman Mohammed Siraj interacts with Jasprit Bumrah on Day 2 of the third Test at Leeds. India's Mohammed Shami became the fifth Indian bowler to complete 100 Test wickets in SENA countries. He joined Kapil Dev, Anil Kumble, Zaheer Khan and Ishant Sharma. (Photo: PTI)

Ravindra Jadeja bags 450 wickets in international cricket

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Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja celebrates after dismissing Haseeb Hameed of England on Day 2 of the third Test at Headingley in Leeds. (Photo: PTI)

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja celebrates after dismissing Haseeb Hameed of England on Day 2 of the third Test at Headingley in Leeds. Jadeja became the fourth left-arm spinner to complete 450 wickets in international cricket. Shakib Al Hasan, Daniel Vettori, and Rangana Herath are the only other three with the milestone. (Photo: PTI)

Haseeb Hameed perishes to Ravindra Jadeja

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England opener Haseeb Hameed is dismissed by India's Ravindra Jadeja on Day 2 of the third Test at Leeds. (Photo: Reuters)

England opener Haseeb Hameed is dismissed by India's Ravindra Jadeja on Day 2 of the third Test at Leeds. (Photo: Reuters)

Jasprit Bumrah ends Joe Root's marathon knock

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India's Jasprit Bumrah reacts after dismissing England centurion Joe Root on Day 2 of the third Test at Headingley in Leeds. (Photo: ANI)

India's Jasprit Bumrah reacts after dismissing England centurion Joe Root on Day 2 of the third Test at Headingley in Leeds. Root becomes the third player to score over 500 runs in two home Test series against India. Ricky Ponting and Zaheer Abbas are the other two holding the feat. (Photo: ANI)

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