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Former cricketer says 'bowling workload' a factor in Joe Root's poor form

Joe Root, one of the legends of English cricket has seen a slump of form during the India tour where he has featured more with the ball than the bat. In his defense, former England player Mark Butcher has stated that the “bowling workload” has taken its toll on the player which has seen him struggle during the series. Root has faced huge backlash for his form in the ongoing Test series against India as he continues to struggle with bat.