Rahul's innings so far of 127 runs is one of pure class and Sharma could not help but be in awe of the display.
After the fourth day, Root said that a few early wickets on the final day could turn the tide in favor of the home side.
Ollie Robinson was suspended for offensive racist tweets, termed the phase "toughest in his life as he had doubts" about his England future.
The 27-year-old is joined in the 17-player squad by Ben Stokes, who sat out the two-match series against New Zealand in June.
Ollie Robinson, who was banned from representing England last month after old racist tweets emerged on social media, is clear to play cricket immediately.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Saturday announced a 'social media review' after their players were in the firing line for old posts.
The ECB has vowed to take "appropriate action" after questions were raised publicly, about historical tweets from several England players.
Ollie Robinson has been suspended from all international cricket for the racist tweets which he made eight-nine years ago.
Another unnamed English cricketer is now under the England and Wales Cricket Board scanner for old tweets that are offensive.
England cricketer Ollie Robinson has been suspended by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) after old tweets came back to haunt him.