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NDTV
2 days ago
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- NDTV
"Bit Of Clown": David Warner Mocked For 'Nightmare' Comment On Joe Root Ahead Of Ashes
After a mind-blowing performance in the recently-concluded Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against India, England veteran batter Joe Root will aim to reach greater heights in the upcoming Ashes against Australia. The five-match contest, which ended in a 2-2 draw, was truly a memorable one for Root as he scored 537 runs in nine innings and emerged as the second-highest run-scorer. He scored three centuries and also toppled the great Ricky Ponting to become the second highest run-scorer in Test cricket with 13,543 runs. Ahead of the upcoming Ashes, which are going to kick-start from November 21 in Perth, former Australia opener David Warner took a dig at Root, stating that the veteran is yet to score a ton Down Under. "The way that he brings down his bat playing on Australian wickets, it can bring him undone, and I've seen it in the past. I think he will have nightmares before he gets over there about Josh Hazlewood. A bit like me and Broady," Warner said on the sidelines of the Hundred. "Joe is a hell of a cricket player, look at the runs he has scored, the second leading run-scorer in the world. But I'm sure he'd like to score a hundred in Australia. It's one that has eluded him. I think that will be on his mind, so we will have to wait and see," he added. Warner's comment did not go well with former England all-rounder Moeen Ali as he called him a "clown" for trying to get under Root's skin. "He's just being Warner. He's a bit of a clown, to be honest with you. He's obviously trying to get into Rooty's head-which he won't. He's not up for the whole banter thing. It's just Warner, isn't it?" Moeen said on the Beard Before Wicket podcast. "Rooty's scored so many runs now, he's been through the whole thing, and it won't affect him. India tried it, and it just didn't work-clearly didn't-because he scored loads of runs. But yeah, there are some players you can do that to, and others you can't," he added.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
David Warner called 'clown' for trying to 'get into Joe Root's head' ahead of Ashes: 'Obviously trying to...'
After the conclusion of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy between England and India, all eyes are on the upcoming marquee Ashes. Ben Stokes' England and Pat Cummins' Australia will battle it out for the urn in the five-match series, and one cannot wait for the spectacle to begin on November 21 in Perth. The contest is still three months away, but the mind games have begun with former Australia opener David Warner trying to get under the skin of Joe Root. David Warner had spoken about Joe Root's weakness heading into the Ashes. (AFP/PTI) Root, who has 39 Test tons to his name, is yet to score a hundred Down Under and ahead of the Ashes, Warner revealed the one weakness ailing the right-hander. However, Moeen Ali has not taken kindly to Warner's comment on Root, labelling him a 'clown.' Midway through the fifth and final Test between India and England at the Oval, Warner spoke about Joe Root and how he will have a tough time, especially against Josh Hazlewood. "He's just being Warner. He's a bit of a clown, to be honest with you. He's obviously trying to get into Rooty's head—which he won't. He's not up for the whole banter thing. It's just Warner, isn't it?' Moeen said on the Beard Before Wicket podcast. Moeen Ali then spoke about India also failing to rile Root up with their sledging tactics, and hence, Warner's comment will bear fruit. In the Oval Test against India, Root uncharacteristically lost his cool after Prasidh Krishna had some words to say. Also Read: Harry Brook rejects Gautam Gambhir's choice of naming him Player of the Series: 'I didn't score as many runs as Root' 'Rooty's scored so many runs now, he's been through the whole thing, and it won't affect him. India tried it, and it just didn't work—clearly didn't—because he scored loads of runs. But yeah, there are some players you can do that to, and others you can't," said Moeen Ali. What did Warner say? Recently, Warner spoke about Joe Root's record Down Under as he spoke about his failure to score a Test century in Australia. He likened the right-hander's batting stance to a "surfboard" and how it will make him vulnerable to Josh Hazlewood's inswingers. "The way that he brings down his bat playing on Australian wickets, it can bring him undone, and I've seen it in the past. I think he will have nightmares before he gets over there about Josh Hazlewood. A bit like me and Broady," Warner said on the sidelines of the Hundred. "Joe is a hell of a cricket player, look at the runs he has scored, the second leading run-scorer in the world. But I'm sure he'd like to score a hundred in Australia. It's one that has eluded him. I think that will be on his mind, so we will have to wait and see," he added. Stuart Broad also jumped in Root's defence, saying Hazlewood has dismissed Root just three times in Tests.
News18
2 days ago
- Sport
- News18
David Warner Called A 'Clown' For Joe Root Mind Games: 'India Tried It But...'
Last Updated: David Warner said Joe Root will have 'nightmares' about Josh Hazlewood. Moeen Ali called Warner a 'clown' and dismissed his mind games, praising Root's resilience. We are still a good few months away from Ashes 2025 but the verbal barbs between the players, ex-players and pundits of both teams have already started. Recently, former Aussie opener David Warner said that England's best batter, Joe Root, will have 'nightmares' about pacer Josh Hazlewood before the series begins. Now, ex-England spinner Moeen Ali has responded to it by calling Warner a 'clown'. Moeen believes Warner was trying to play mind games to unsettle Root, but it won't work, citing India's unsuccessful attempt to do the same, without specifying. 'He's just being Warner," Moeen said on the Beard Before Wicket podcast. 'He's a bit of a clown, to be honest with you. He's obviously trying to get into Rooty's head which he won't. He's not up for the whole banter thing. It's just Warner, isn't it?" 'Rooty's scored so many runs now, he's been through the whole thing, and it won't affect him. India tried it, and it just didn't work—clearly didn't—because he scored loads of runs. But yeah, there are some players you can do that to, and others you can't," Moeen added, pointing to Root's resilience in the face of similar attempts by other opponents. During the recently concluded Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, Root was one of the best batters, scoring 537 runs at an average of 67.13. But there were no significant public incidents of India trying to get under Root's skin, except England's first innings in the final Test, where Prasidh Krishna sarcastically lauded his batting stance. However, in that innings, he got out soon after scoring 29 (45), before scoring 105 (152) in the next attempt. Warner's comments on Root also mentioned his batting technique and his inability to score a Test hundred in Australia yet. 'The way that he brings down his bat playing on Australian wickets, it can bring him undone and I've seen it in the past," Warner said on the sidelines of the Hundred. 'I think he will have nightmares before he gets over there about Josh Hazlewood. A bit like me and Broady. Joe is a hell of a cricket player, look at the runs he has scored, the second leading run-scorer in the world. But I'm sure he'd like to score a hundred in Australia. It's one that has eluded him. I think that will be on his mind, so we will have to wait and see." view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
He's a bit of a clown: Moeen Ali says Warner's mind games won't work on Joe Root
Former England cricketer Moeen Ali has brushed off David Warner's recent sledge at Joe Root, calling the former Australian opener 'a bit of a clown' and insisting the remarks will have no impact on the star England batter. Speaking in the wake of an online exchange between Stuart Broad and Warner that reignited pre-Ashes tensions, Moeen said Root was too experienced and accomplished to be rattled by such mind just being Warner. He's a bit of a clown, to be honest with you. He's obviously trying to get into Rooty's head—which he won't. He's not up for the whole banter thing. It's just Warner, isn't it?' Moeen said on the Beard Before Wicket former all-rounder explained that sledging only works on certain players, and Root's calm, proven temperament means he simply isn't one of them. Referencing the recently concluded Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy, in which Root was the second-highest run-scorer of the series, Moeen backed his long-time teammate's unshakeable character—even in the face of England's fiercest rivals.'Rooty's scored so many runs now, he's been through the whole thing, and it won't affect him. India tried it, and it just didn't work—clearly didn't—because he scored loads of runs. But yeah, there are some players you can do that to, and others you can't,' Moeen added, pointing to Root's resilience in the face of similar attempts by other WARNER TOOK AIM AT ROOTThe Ashes may not begin until November 2025, but the war of words and psychological jousting between former players is already underway. Warner had taken aim at Root by highlighting his failure to score a Test century in Australia, adding that the England batter's front-pad stance—likened to a 'surfboard'—made him vulnerable to inswingers and nip-backers, particularly from Josh Hazlewood."The way that he brings down his bat playing on Australian wickets, it can bring him undone and I've seen it in the past," Warner said on the sidelines of the Hundred."I think he will have nightmares before he gets over there about Josh Hazlewood. A bit like me and Broady."Joe is a hell of a cricket player, look at the runs he has scored, the second leading run-scorer in the world. But I'm sure he'd like to score a hundred in Australia. It's one that has eluded him. I think that will be on his mind, so we will have to wait and see."Broad swiftly came to Root's defence, posting on X that Hazlewood had dismissed the England No. 4 lbw just three times in Test two months still to go before the all-important five-Test series, Moeen's comments suggest that England's camp remains unfazed by early sledging—confident that Root will, once again, let his bat do the talking Down Under.- EndsMust Watch
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
'Shubman Gill scored the most runs, but...': India star pushed into Joe Root, Steve Smith territory after England Tests
Few batters in world cricket have divided public opinion like KL Rahul. But when the stalwarts made a sudden exit ahead of the tough English tour, there was a different calm that settled with him at the top of the batting order. Through five gruelling Tests in England, Rahul didn't just rack up runs, he erased doubts. His technique was measured, his shot selection precise, and his impact undeniable. Indian players celebrate after defeating England by 6 runs in the 5th test match, at Kennington Oval stadium in London(@BCCI X) Amidst a series of record-breaking feats, Rahul's return to form was one of India's most compelling storylines, one that former England all-rounder Moeen Ali believes hasn't been given enough credit. 'I think people don't realise how good someone like KL Rahul is, particularly in opening the batting. He was brilliant last series as well in England, and he is brilliant again this series. I actually think Shubman scored the most runs and was outstanding, but I thought KL's role within the side was probably the best I have seen him play over the years," said Moeen the Beard Before Wicket podcast. "He is such a good player, and I genuinely believe that he's one of the best players in the world, and I have said that for a while. Sometimes I just feel he doesn't take the handbrake off, just free up a bit more, but generally I would say he's one of the best players in the world,' Moeen said on the Beard Before Wicket podcast. The 33-year-old scored his ninth Test hundred at Leeds and followed it up with his tenth at Lord's. In doing so, he became the first Indian opener and only the second Indian overall, after Dilip Vengsarkar, to score multiple Test centuries at Lord's. The second hundred was especially significant, as it marked a return to a venue where he had first etched his name on the honours board in 2021. Adil Rashid joins Moeen in praise for Rahul Ali's podcast co-host and former teammate, leg-spinner Adil Rashid, was equally effusive in praise. 'He (KL Rahul) goes under the radar. Like this series, how he has batted, his tempo, his technique. You speak of the art of batting in Test cricket... Going forward, going back, so there is a lot of that in it. It was really tight in defence but then half volleys he drove. That was his game in order. He looked very comfortable and his game was in order. And that's the first time you have probably seen that over a period of five games where he consistently looked right. This guy looks class. He looks really good in defence, in attack,' Rashid said. The series itself was a run-fest. A total of 7,187 runs were scored, making it the second-highest aggregate in any Test series after the 1993 Ashes (7,221 runs). India's own tally of 3,809 runs was also the second-most ever scored by a team in a single series. With 21 centuries across five matches, Ali called it a 'quality' series that delivered high-level cricket from both sides. 'It was one of those series where it was so good to watch and you had such good cricket, like you had Shubman's batting, you had KL's batting, you had Root's batting. It was quality from both sides. It was amazing batting from both sides. And then there were periods of time when the bowling was good. When I look back at this series, there were great partnerships, in particular with regard to batters. Like Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja, amazingly well. There was loads of fight and a lot of character shown in this series,' Ali added.
