"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.

Eng vs Ind: Root registers third successive ton as hosts pile pressure on visitors

Aug 26, 2021

Headingley [UK], August 26 : England skipper Joe Root brought up his 23rd Test century on Thursday here at Headingley, Leeds.

Joe Root hails Jamie Smith's performance after impressive maiden century

Aug 25, 2024

Joe Root was full of praise for Jamie Smith, whose stellar performance earned him the Player of the Match award in the recent Test...

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...

Joe Root finally breaks century drought in Australia, scores legacy-defining ton during Brisbane pink-ball Test

Dec 04, 2025

Root finally reached the three-figure mark in Australia during the pink-ball Test match against the Aussies and the second Test of the five-match series....

Australia's David Warner joins elite club after scoring double ton in his 100th Test

Dec 27, 2022

He then joined Joe Root as the only player to make a double century in the milestone match, taking just 254 deliveries.