With the Champions Trophy starting on 19, Root sees the India series as an important stepping stone to building momentum.

IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, rallied 573.71 points or 0.74% to 77,755.65. The Nifty 50 index added 164.75 points or 0.71% to 23,525.50.

In Asian markets, Seoul, Tokyo and Hong Kong also bounced back and were trading higher. US markets ended lower on Monday.

Tickets for India vs Pakistan, India vs Bangladesh and India vs New Zealand were sold out at a rapid pace as fans show immense craze for Champions Trophy.

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