Joe Root, Test and England
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JOE ROOT scored his 41st Test century but England endured another dismal day in the Ashes. Apart from Root’s excellence, there were yet more sloppy shots by England’s batsmen and then the bowlers
The English batter, who is approaching 14,000 runs in the format, joined Ponting who was in attendance at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Joe Root said he would love to return for another Ashes tour of Australia after his superb 160 in the fifth Test on Monday, with the English veteran showing few signs of slowing down.His 160 was his second ton of the series after his majestic unbeaten 138 in the day-night Test at Brisbane which ended his three-figure drought in Australia over three previous Ashes tours.
SYDNEY CRICKET GROUND — The reception Joe Root received walking off following a masterful innings of 160 said it all. To a man, woman and child, both Australian and English, this beautiful old ground rose to their feet as one to recognise a true master of his craft.
The top two men's Test batters in the world make hay against a spinless Australian attack, only to be stopped by the weather.