Joe Root's double ton guides England to 555-8 at stumps on Day 2

Vartha Bharati | 06-02-2021 | 18:05:00 IST

England player Joe Root celebrates his double century during the 2nd day of first cricket test match between India and England | PTI

Chennai, Feb 6: Skipper Joe Root scored a superb double century in his 100th Test as England continued to frustrate India, amassing 555 for eight by stumps on the second day of the first Test here on Saturday.

The 30-year-old Root became the first player to notch up a double ton in his 100th Test on the way to his 218 off 377 balls, while Ben Stokes hit a counter-attacking 82 off 118 balls, studded with 10 fours and three sixes.

Root's fifth Test double ton was laced with 19 hits to the fence and two maximums, one of which helped him to reach the milestone.

At the draw of stumps, Dominic Bess (28) and Jack Leach (6) were at the crease at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

Resuming the day at 263 for three, England amassed 191 runs in the first two sessions before India fought back with four wickets in the last session.

Root shared a 124-run partnership with Stokes for the fourth wicket, before forging another 86 with Ollie Pope (34) to put England in a commanding position.

Brief Scores:

England 1st innings: 555 for 8 in 180 overs (Joe Root 218, Ben Stokes 82, Dominic Sibley 87; Jasprit Bumrah 2/81, Ishant Sharma 2/52).

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Over 650 cases registered for drunk and driving by Bengaluru Traffic Police

28-04-2025 ¦ 28-04-2025 IST

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Bengaluru (PTI): The Bengaluru Traffic Police on Monday said that more than 650 cases were registered against those found indulging in drunk and driving while a total of Rs 1.89 lakh was collected as fine from those found over-speeding during a week-long special drive conducted across the city.

The drive was conducted from April 21 to April 27 against the drivers and riders under the influence of alcohol and found over-speeding, they said.

The drive was carried out across the city with all traffic officers from 53 traffic police stations, police said.

According to the traffic police, during the special drive against drunk and driving, a total of 43, 253 vehicles were checked and 668 cases were registered against such violators.

Meanwhile, 185 cases were registered against those found over-speeding and a total fine of Rs 1.89 lakh was collected from them.

"The special drive was aimed to curb the menace of drunken driving and over-speeding to ensure road safety in Bengaluru City. This drive will continue further," the traffic police said in a statement.