Cricketer Joe Root Aims for Groundbreaking First Ashes Hundred in Australia during the 2025 Series
Joe Root Aims for Elusive Test Century in Australia During 2025 Ashes Series
Joe Root, the English Test cricket captain, is gearing up for the 2025 Ashes series in Australia, aiming to break a notable record that has eluded him so far - scoring his maiden Test century on Australian soil.
Root, who has played 14 Tests in Australia, has yet to score a Test century there. This stands as the only significant gap in his otherwise impressive Test century record, which currently stands at 38 centuries overall. He has scored 16 centuries away from home in countries such as India, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and Pakistan, but Australia remains a challenge.
The English batsman has already made a name for himself in the cricket world. He holds the record for the most Test centuries against India with 12 hundreds, recently surpassing Steven Smith's previous record of 11. Root also sits second on the all-time Test run-scorers list, trailing only Sachin Tendulkar.
In Australia, Root has played 27 innings, scoring 9 half-centuries with an average of 35.68. With his experience and current form, Root believes the elusive century in Australia is within reach.
The upcoming Ashes series is a crucial part of the ICC World Test Championship for England. Currently, England sits fourth in the WTC standings and needs positive results in Australia to qualify for the WTC Final.
The first Test of the series will be held at Perth Stadium on November 21, followed by the second Test at Gabba on December 4. The third Test will take place at Adelaide Oval, starting on December 17. The fourth Test will take place at MCG, starting on December 26, and the fifth Test will be held at SCG, starting on January 4.
Root arrives in Australia on the back of an outstanding summer, scoring 537 runs in five Tests against India. His mindset is clear: focus on performance, enjoy the game, and let results follow naturally.
Meanwhile, David Warner, the former Australia opener, has targeted Root with a pre-Ashes sledge, urging him to "take the surfboard off his front leg." Root remains unbothered by Warner's sledge, stating that he will keep his surfboard out of the way and let his bat do the talking.
Root and Warner will meet briefly in The Hundred tournament at Lord's, where Root's Trent Rockets will face Warner's London Spirit. The Hundred tournament will provide an opportunity for both players to showcase their skills before the Ashes series.
Root believes his past failures were due to wanting the century too much, and he is now focused on making history. He is more than ready for the 2025 Ashes series, having played over 150 Test matches and overcome distractions that plagued prior tours.
The upcoming Ashes series in Australia will undoubtedly be closely watched as Root pursues his first Test hundred there, completing a significant milestone in his career.
Sports enthusiasts worldwide are eagerly anticipating Joe Root's upcoming attempt at a Test century during the 2025 Ashes series in Australia. Despite his impressive 38 Test centuries overall, Joe Root remains the only English Test cricket captain yet to score a Test century on Australian soil, a record he is determined to break in the upcoming series.
