It was a total that looked all the more mammoth as Pakistan collapsed to 57 for four before stumps on the second day of the second Test. Not that Root was alone in making the Pakistan attack toil on a good batting pitch. Friday's first day saw Root and captain Alastair Cook (105) put on 185 for the second wicket. England's Joe Root plays a shot on the second day of the second Test cricket match between England and Pakistan at Old Trafford on July 23, 2016When he was 141 not out overnight, the England vice-captain made clear his determination to 'go big'. This series has seen Root promoted to number three, a position occupied in many Test sides by a team's best batsman.

Source: Bangkok Post July 23, 2016 20:37 UTC