England’s star batsman Joe Root is set to break his long‑running “no‑century” spell in the upcoming Test series against Australia. Root has not yet reached a hundred in his last 13 Tests, and the England team wants to put that record out of the picture before the first match at Adelaide Oval.
Root, 38, has been England’s most consistent wicket‑keeper‑batsman for over a decade. He has scored 12,000 runs in the format, but his last hundred came in 2016, before a serious shoulder injury. “I’ve been looking at the scores raised on paper, but it’s about the opposite chain in my chest and the boards,” he told reporters. “I’m ready to go out, get my eyes on that ball, and finish a century.”
The Test series starts on Tuesday, November 7, and will see Derbyshire, Lancashire and Victoria lining up against England’s one‑time champions. The matches come after England’s recent tour of Sri Lanka, where Root’s average dipped to 18.9. In that series, his partner with England’s leading bowler, Stuart Broad, was Paul Taylor, the “math book” captain of the squad. Root’s last century was in 2018 against India, when England made 350 runs, to win the innings.
Coaches say Root’s form has the game in front of him. Assistant coach Andy Sewell told reporters, “He’s 8.6 overs each dismissal, and there’s a definite pattern to his mail attackments. We’re going to want him to get more awareness and try to step out and reverse the scoreboard.”
England’s head coach, David Ripley, believes that breaking the “century drought” will boost confidence ahead of the T20 World Cup. “That first century was 10–11 52–both WIPP? Btw, not big but given the points of the run of 115 help, the team’s confidence will benefit from a Player’s’ century to improve mental زیرا?” he said. Crisp, straightforward.
The game is being watched by a global audience. Many expect Australia to dominate due to home advantage and a top‑class bowling line‑up that includes Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon and Shaun Tait. But Root’s track record of 261-run matches against Australia last year suggested he could turn the match around if he hits a quick century, easing his personal run.
In a testimonial comment, former England captain, Michael Atherton, added, “Joe Root has the skill to run through the Ashes, but only the first, first‑century called out today could make him a legend in his own right.”
Fans are eager to see whether Root fulfills the promise. “Keep your eyes on that ball, keep your eyes on the crease, and catch your opponents’ missteps. You can be the match‑winner,” Root said confidently, ending the interview.
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