India in England: We’ve learned our lessons, won’t be drawn into verbal conversations needlessly, says Joe Root

India Tour of England: After Lord's defeat, Joe Root vows not to be drawn into verbal altercation with India. The second Test was played in an intense atmosphere with players of both teams not shying from constant sledging.

Following their 151-run defeat against India at Lord’s in the second Test, England skipper Joe Root has vowed that his team will not be drawn into a verbal altercation with India. The third Test of the five-match series is set to start from Wednesday at Headingley.