"He will get that 100 this time around": Ponting backs Root for maiden Test hundred on Australian soil

Oct 22, 2025

Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting believes there's every chance Joe Root will break his century drought in Australia during this Ashes series.

Ashes: Australia blew us away, admits Joe Root

Dec 28, 2021

Melbourne [Australia], December 28 : England captain Joe Root expressed disappointment after his side were blown away by Australia on day three of the...

Upcoming Ashes will define my captaincy, says Root

Dec 05, 2021

Brisbane [Australia], December 5 : England skipper Joe Root on Sunday admitted that the upcoming Ashes will define his captaincy.

Labuschagne thanks Root, England team for making Ashes 'possible'

Jan 17, 2022

Hobart [Australia], January 17 : Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne on Sunday thanked England and skipper Joe Root for making the Ashes series possible amid...

Ashes: Stokes' recovery looks promising, he's been brilliant, says Root

Nov 11, 2021

Queensland [Australia], November 11 : England Test skipper Joe Root on Thursday said he is hopeful of Ben Stokes' availability for the first Ashes...

'Why are you captain then?' Ponting questions Root's captaincy following England's defeat

Dec 21, 2021

Melbourne [Australia], December 21 : Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting has criticised England captain Joe Root following the visitors' defeat in the second Ashes...