New Delhi, Aug. 25 -- India's legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar took a trip down memory lane and recalled the moment when he knew the talismanic Joe Root would become a significant player and England's future captain.

Root burst into the international Test on December 13, 2012, against India in Nagpur. Sachin, who was walking in the twilight phase of his era-defining career during that phase, witnessed Root's masterclass with the bat and was left gobsmacked.

With England reduced to 119/4 in the first innings, Root, with his textbook technique and robust footwork, became the Indian spinners' nightmare. During his first endeavour in the sub-continent, Root soaked up the pressure, faced 229 deliveries and hammered 73 runs to power the tour...