Joe Root admits first Test century in Australia was a "relief"

Dec 14, 2025

Root kick-started his Ashes series in Australia with two single-digit scores at Perth, with his Test legacy as an all-conquering legend in question. However,...

"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.

What a player: Ben Stokes hails Joe Root after win over New Zealand in Lord's Test

Jun 05, 2022

England skipper Ben Stokes went on all praise for Joe Root, who smashed a century in the first Test against New Zealand in Lords.

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...

Don't think I've seen worse-performing team in Australia: Ponting slams England

Dec 29, 2021

Melbourne [Australia], December 29 : Former England skipper Ricky Ponting has slammed Joe Root-led England for their dismal performance in the first three Ashes...

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.