Leach, 33, was recalled into England's Test team for their ongoing tour of Pakistan, where he's picked 14 wickets in two games.
Pakistan vs England 2nd Test Day 2, Highlights: England lost 4 wickets in 14 runs, going from 211/2 to 225/6.
Root rubbed the ball on Leach's head, making it seem as if he was trying to shine one side of the ball.
On the contrary, he was in awe of England's approach, who scored well over five runs per over in the first innings.
Somerset re-ignited hopes of a maiden County Championship title with a dramatic 111-run win over defending champions and current Division One table-toppers Surrey at Taunton.
Somerset vs Surrey County Championship match went down the wire, producing some epic scenes.
England spinner Jack Leach will be undergoing knee surgery to recover from an injury that ruled him out of the final four Tests of England's series against India in the subcontinent.
England will be without the services of star spinner Jack Leach for the remaining three Tests against India.
England made two changes in the playing XI for the second Test against India, with spinner Shoaib Bashir and pacer James Anderson replacing Jack Leach and Mark Wood respectively.
England are still yet to finalise the make-up of their XI for the second Test, with young uncapped off-spinner Shoaib Bashir in contention to replace Leach should the tourists look to include another spinner.