Joe Root could not have wished for a sweeter way to mark his 100th Test. A double-century, his third epic innings of the year, and a thumping, surprise victory for the ages to open the toughest overseas assignment.

Joe Root could not have wished for a sweeter way to mark his 100th Test. A double-century, his third epic innings of the year, and a thumping, surprise victory for the ages to open the toughest overseas assignment.Read MoreCricket, SportEvening Standard