Joe Root warned England must be 'honest and realistic' after another woeful batting performance in India. Root demanded his side to learn from their humbling series defeat, which was confirmed as the visitors lost the fourth and final Test by an innings and 25 runs. The England captain highlighted the win in the first Test in Chennai as the biggest positive his side could take but acknowledged his side have improvements to make. Joe Root says England have to be honest and realistic about their batting performancesThe visitors lost by an innings and 25 runs in the fourth Test as India won the series 3-1'I think the way we played in the first game, obviously, (was a positive)' Root said. Ravichandran Ashwin was named man of the series and was pleased to see India secure their place in the inaugural World Test Championship showpiece.

Source: Daily Mail March 06, 2021 12:01 UTC