Joe Root hopes to end his century drought in Australia during the upcoming Ashes series. The former England captain shared his thoughts on in Sheffield. Root has not scored a Test hundred in Australia despite his excellent form in recent years. He believes his experience and freedom from captaincy will help him achieve this goal. The first Test begins on in Perth. Root emphasized that team success is more important than personal milestones. England last won the Ashes in Australia in the 2010-2011 season. The 34-year-old is confident in the current England squad's mix of youth and experience. He feels scoring heavily will give England a real chance to reclaim the urn. (Updated 13 Oct 2025, 23:18 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Joe Root hopes to end his century drought in Australia during the upcoming Ashes series
- The former England captain shared his thoughts on in Sheffield
- Root has not scored a Test hundred in Australia despite his excellent form in recent years