Root cites umpires' calls and Dukes ball during lean run as he chases Tendulkar record
Cricket
Joe Root said he remained confident after a difficult batting summer for England this season, citing umpires' calls and the Dukes ball as factors while he chases Sachin Tendulkar's Test run record.
Root has scored only twice over fifty this season and is averaging 29.44.
England secured a series win against Pakistan under his captaincy.
