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Time of India
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- Time of India
‘All part of...'- Joe Root shuts down David Warner's taunt in style
England's Joe Root (AP Photo/Jon Super) England cricket star Joe Root has dismissed Australian batter David Warner 's recent criticism about his batting technique as "all part of the fun" ahead of the upcoming Ashes series in Australia starting November 21. The comments come as England prepares for the crucial five-match tour following their 2-2 draw against India. The Ashes series holds significant importance for England's chances in the ICC World Test Championship final. England is also looking to secure their first Ashes victory in Australia since 2011 and their first overall since 2015. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Warner had targeted Root's performance against Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood , stating: "Josh Hazlewood tends to have his number quite a lot. He will have to take the surfboard off his front leg." The comment referenced Root's record against Hazlewood, who has dismissed him 10 times in 31 innings at an average of 31.40. Speaking to Sky Sports Root responded to Warner's comments with composure, saying: "Just that. I have no control over how people perceive the game or discuss it in an interview. Nothing new, is it? You know there are going to be storylines and people wanting to hype up a big series. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Eine zielgerichtete Strategie für Ihre finanzielle Zukunft eToro Click Here Undo Does not really change anything. It is sort of irrelevant to me. What can I do about it? Just make sure it is not a talking point in six months or 100 days' time. " The English batter further added: "When you get out there, you have to got to try and impact the game and help your team get off to a good start. Business as usual as far as I am concerned. I guess it is all part of the fun. We will see what happens out there [with Warner at Lord's during The Hundred, where they are playing for Trent Rockets and London Spirit respectively]. It is not really in my nature to get too verbal." Poll Will Joe Root score a century in the Ashes series? Yes, definitely No, not likely Maybe, depends on conditions Root's performance in Australia has been notable despite not scoring a century there. He has accumulated 892 runs in 14 Tests and 27 innings, maintaining an average of over 35 with nine half-centuries and a highest score of 89. The pre-series verbal exchanges between players from both teams are considered a common strategy to create psychological pressure before the matches begin. Both Root and Warner will face each other at Lord's during The Hundred tournament, where they represent Trent Rockets and London Spirit respectively, before the Ashes series begins. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Hindustan Times
an hour ago
- Hindustan Times
Joe Root shrewdly chews through David Warner's provocative Ashes dig over his record in Australia: 'Nothing new, is it?'
As England gear up for the upcoming Ashes series in Australia, Joe Root has dismissed David Warner's provocative jibe, proving that the seasoned batter remains unfazed by external chatter. Warner, who retired from international cricket last year but will meet Root in The Hundred at Lord's on Thursday, suggested that Root would need to 'take the surfboard off his front leg' to succeed Down Under, referencing the Englishman's struggles against lbw dismissals in previous tours. Joe Root (R) responded to David Warner's dig(Files/Reuters) Root, Test cricket's second-highest run-scorer of all time with 13,543 runs, has long been central to England's hopes of reclaiming the Ashes. Yet the 34-year-old has yet to score a Test century in Australia, where he will contest his fourth series. Warner also highlighted Root's difficulties against Josh Hazlewood, stating, 'Josh Hazlewood tends to have his number quite a lot. He (Root) will have to take the surfboard off his front leg.' Root, however, shrugged off the comments, emphasising his focus on the game rather than the noise surrounding it. 'Just that. I can't have any control on how people see the game or talk in interview. Nothing new, is it? You know there are going to be storylines and people wanting to hype up a big series. Doesn't really change anything,' he said. Root made it clear that his priority remains performing for England: 'When you get out there you've got to try and impact the game and help your team get off to a good start. Business as usual as far as I'm concerned.' Root honest about his performances in Australia Reflecting on his past tours in Australia, Root admitted that his approach may have been overly intense, affecting his performance. 'The thing that stands out for me is I wanted it way too much the last couple of times. It took me away from what was important. Clearly the last few tours there have been loads of other things to contend with... a lot of distractions,' he explained. This time, the former England captain says he is approaching the series with a renewed mindset, focused on enjoying the experience rather than succumbing to pressure. 'This time I just want to go and enjoy the tour for what it is. It's a beautiful country, great place to go and play cricket. It's going to be hostile, everything you'd expect and want from an away Ashes series. That's something you've got to relish. Going there with 150-odd Test matches under my belt, I feel couldn't be more ready for it,' said Root.
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
'The quality wasn't as good': Michael Atherton compares 2005 Ashes to India-England series
Shubman Gill and Ricky Ponting in 2025 and 2005 respectively (Images via Getty Images) Former England captain Michael Atherton has rated the recently concluded India-England five-Test series and drawn comparisons to the iconic 2005 Ashes series. In conversation with ex-England skipper and commentator Nasser Hussain, Atherton dismissed comparisons that placed the contest above the iconic Ashes battle but admitted it came closest in terms of drama and twists. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! 'No, I don't think the quality was as good as '05. I mean, I don't think I'll see a better series than the '05 Ashes. One team on the rise, one great team on the decline, an emerging team with absolutely great players at the top of their game,' Atherton said on Sky Sports Cricket. He explained that while 2005 set an unmatched benchmark, this latest series stood out for its unpredictable nature. 'I'd probably put this one as the best since '05 because of those dramatic moments — like Chris Woakes, and Rishabh Pant, and the way the series twisted and turned. So I reckon it's probably the best series I've covered since '05,' he added. 12:14 IND vs ENG: Mohammed Siraj reflects on memorable win at The Oval The five-match contest ended 2-2 after India sealed a tense victory in the final Test at The Oval. The last day saw wickets fall quickly and emotions run high in a fiercely fought battle between the two sides. In contrast, the 2005 Ashes, which is widely considered one of the greatest Test series in history, saw England edge Australia 2-1 to reclaim the urn for the first time since 1986-87. That series remains remembered for its high-quality cricket, nail-biting finishes and lasting impact on the sport. Poll Which series do you think had more dramatic moments? 2025 India-England Series 2005 Ashes Series While Atherton's verdict doesn't place the series on par or better than the 2005 Ashes, he still placed the India-England clash in elite company. The 2025 Ashes will commence on November 21. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
