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.
Root, who became the second-highest test run-scorer of all-time during the recent Anderson-tendulkar trophy, average 35.68 in Australia, but have managed to reach three figures in three tours to the Country.
His Highest Score on that Tors in 89, Scored at Brisbane during 2021-22 ashes.
Also read: root say warner jibe ‘all part of the fun’ heading into ashes
“Having Played in Australia a Couple of Times Before, Now Going with 150-Odd Test Caps Under My Belt, I Feel IColdn Bollywood for Be More Ready for it,” ROT SAID in an intervief on the icca
“The thing that is out for me is i probably wanted it (a century)
Root has not won a test in australia in any of his three tours. This includes two tours (2017/18 and 2021) as captain, both of which ended in 4-0 defeats.
Reflecting on that time, root said: “there was a lot of distractions,” referring to the last two ashes series in Australia.
“I was captain, covid (in 2021-22), there was the (ben) stokes incident the time before that, the jonny (bairsstow) Headbutt incident as well.”
Speaking about his aspirations for the upcoming tour, root said, “This time I want to just go and enjoy the two for what it is. It is a beautificial counter it is a great place to go.
“I know if I put my best performance in then everything else will look after its.”
