After the triumph over India, England\u2019s captain Joe Root praised their seniors most bowler James Anderson for his spectacular spell on the final day and put his side \u201cvery comfortable position\u201d. \u00a0Anderson, 38, dismissed Shubman Gill and Ajinkya Rahane in the same over. During the virtual press conference, Root said that his speel reminded him of Andrew Flintoff in the 2005 Ashes where he removed Ricky Ponting and Justin Langer in the same over.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt reminded me a little bit of (Andrew) Flintoff in 2005 (Edgbaston Test) and the impact of that over to (Ricky) Ponting and (Justin) Langer slightly. In the context of this game, it was huge,\u201d Root recalled in the post-match press conference.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen you see someone like Jimmy Anderson, naturally you expect that from him,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Root fell no short of words while praising Anderson for his spell.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe seems to get better all the time. The skill level keeps improving\u2026his work rate is good as anyone I have ever seen. And his fitness level are the best he\u2019s ever been in his whole career,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is a credit to English cricket. That\u2019s a great example to all England players. When you are under pressure and need something to happen when you got him in your armoury it is a very comfortable position to be in,\u201d Root added.<\/p>\n
Root expressed his pleasure with the team and praised his teammates for being in the driver\u2019s seat.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe likes of Ben Stokes coming on and taking the wicket of Virat Kohli\u2026They are big-game players and they stand up and they do special things. It\u2019s a great example for the young guys around to go and see (and say) that I want to be the one doing that,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey are those big moments that you have to grasp. And if you want to win the series in these conditions against a side as good as India, these are the things that you have to get right,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
As fans were not allowed for the first Test, Root said he missed the fans. While spectators will be allowed for the second Test at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.<\/p>\n
\u201cWell, we certainly miss our fans, the travelling fans and their support. Obviously, it\u2019s a big loss towards the end, to be able to enjoy a week, like this alongside the guys playing,\u201d Root said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt might be very different next week when there are a few people in the ground, and I\u2019m sure that will improve the aesthetics of Test cricket even more,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
After defeating the hosts by 227 runs, England took the 1-0 lead in the four-match series. The second Test starts on February 13 at the same venue.<\/p>\n
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