Joe Root Confident to End Century Drought in Australia

England captain-turned-batter Joe Root is ready to break his long-standing Ashes record: a Test century in Australia. Despite 27 innings down under, Root’s highest score remains 89. Now 34, free from captaincy and armed with years of experience, Root is confident that this Ashes series will be the perfect opportunity. With England’s aggressive “Bazball” approach and his consistent form over the past years, Root aims not just for personal milestones, but to help reclaim the Ashes for England. The first Test starts November 21 in Perth, and all eyes will be on Root to finally hit three figures on Australian soil.