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India, who have not lost a Test series at home since 2012, finished day two on 421/7 in their robust reply to England's middling 246 in the first innings.
Ben Stokes produced a captain's knock of 70 to help England post at least a competitive total before they wilted early into the final session.
Root also inscribed his name in World Test Championship history by becoming the first batter to breach the 4,000-run mark.
India have won four out of the five Tests played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad, with one match ending in a draw.
The Uttar Pradesh wicketkeeper batsman is part of Rohit Sharma-led 16-member squad.
Shubman Gill has also been included in the three-match series beginning January 11.
Getting back to business after a debacle is a process that is played as much in the mind as outside it.
Avesh Khan comes in as a replacement for the injured Mohammed Shami.
South Africa is the only regular Test-playing country where India have yet to win a series.
South Africa are justifiably proud of their unvanquished status against India at home and the Proteas can be expected to go all out to preserve this.