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Root, David Warner and Ashes

Root says Warner jibe 'all part of the fun' heading into Ashes
Joe Root has brushed aside David Warner's jibe that he will need to "take the surfboard off his front leg" if England are to triumph in Australia in the upcoming Ashes series.
Joe Root dismisses David Warner's Ashes jibe as 'all part of the fine' ahead of England's tour Down Under
Joe Root and former Australian opener David Warner square off in The Hundred on Thursday as Roots Trent Rockets face Warners London Spirit at Lords - live on Sky Sports Cricket from 6pm (play starts 6.
Warner's Ashes jibe 'part of the fun' - Root
England batter Joe Root says David Warner's pre-Ashes sledge is "all part of the fun" and believes he is better placed than ever to score his first century in Australia.
‘All part of the fun, what more can I do about it’: Joe Root reacts to David Warner’s pre-Ashes jibe
Though Root has 39 Test hundreds in a career spanning 158 matches, he has yet to reach three figures in Australia despite three tours there.
Joe Root eyes history ahead of Ashes challenge in Australia
English batter Joe Root is eager to notch his first century and victory in Australia when he goes Down Under for the upcoming Ashes later this year.
Joe Root shrewdly chews through David Warner's provocative Ashes dig over his record in Australia: 'Nothing new, is it?'
Joe Root spoke about David Warner's dig at the Englishman's record in Australia ahead of the upcoming Ashes series.
Ashes 2025-26: Joe Root reacts to David Warner's 'surfboard' remark
Root is yet to score a Test ton in Australia.
Ashes 2025: Joe Root Dismisses David Warner's Jab at Him Ahead of Australia Clash
Ashes jibe, keeping focus on the series and his batting. He stressed the Ashes’ importance and his aim to contribute to England’s success, avoiding off-field verbal battles.

Steve Smith talks about Joe Root not having a Test century in Australia: ‘That is something that he wants to tick off his bucket list’

Root has yet to notch up a century in Australia having played played 27 innings Down Under, averaging 35.68 and with a ...

Joe Root Targets Historic First Ashes Century In Australia Ahead Of 2025 Series

Joe Root aims to score his first-ever Test century in Australia as England gears up for the high-stakes Ashes 2025 series.

Root plans to use his experience to end Ashes win drought in Australia

England batter Joe Root said his experience of 158 tests makes him better equipped than ever to end a victory drought in Australia, as he ramps up preparations for the upcoming Ashes series.

England have a good side at the moment: Smith on Ashes rivalry

I think coming down to Australia, particularly for their batters, it's going to be a big challenge. The wickets in the last three-four years have been really tricky.
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Smith expects exciting contests against England in Ashes

LONDON: Australian batting great Steve Smith is raring to go against England in the home Ashes later this year. The former ...
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Joe Root Eyes Maiden Test Ton on Australian Soil Ahead of 2025 Ashes

The recently concluded England vs. India series saw England’s talisman batter break multiple Test match records. Joe Root ...