An imperious Joe Root hit a magnificent 160 before England were dismissed for 384 at tea on day two of the fifth and final Ashes Test against Australia on Monday. Root's superb innings was ended ...
He stood, a little self-consciously, as the Old Trafford crowd rose to him, before eventually giving a thumbs-up to his captain and lifting a hand in acknowledgment of the warm and prolonged ovation.
The impending Ashes 2025-26 series, commencing in Perth on November 21st, 2025, sets the stage for a compelling individual showdown between Joe Root, the prolific English maestro, and Scott Boland, ...