The Ashes: Brook and Root give England promising start at the SCG.

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The Ashes: Root’s resolve, Smith’s shocker & England’s bowling Headache

We hear from Joe Root who scored his 41st Test century and Australia fast bowler Scott Boland. Plus, there’s analysis from Simon Mann, Jonathan Agnew, Phil Tufnell, Glenn McGrath and Andy Zaltzman.

The Ashes: Joe Root would 'love to' make next tour of Australia at age 39 as Sydney ton hailed 'one of his best'

Joe Roots 160 on day two of the fifth Ashes Test takes him level with Ricky Ponting on 41 Test hundreds, trailing only ...

The Ashes: Joe Root hits masterful century before England sloppiness allows Australia to fight back in Sydney

Jamie Smith blasted by commentators after gifting his wicket away during Englands 384 all out at SCG; Joe Root hits 160 - his ...

Root silences ‘Average Joe’ jibes with first century in Australia

Joe Root answered all the insults about his batting in Australia with a shrug of his shoulders and a hundred that makes him ...