Manchester, July 22 -- England skipper Ben Stokes hailed Joe Root for his stellar efforts for the 'Three Lions' in the Tests ahead of the fourth fixture against India at Manchester. Root called him "Greatest of All Time (GOAT) '

Root recently reclaimed the top spot in the ICC Men's Test Batting Rankings after his stellar efforts helped England to a 22-run victory over India at Lord's.

Root (888 rating points) outnumbered compatriot Harry Brook (862) thanks to scores of 104 and 40, as the hosts took a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.

"I don't think I need to say anything else except he's just the absolute GOAT," Stokes told media.

Root will be aiming to topple some more legends as the path towards Sachin Tendulkar's all-time Test tal...