Cricket-Root plans to use his experience to end Ashes win drought in Australia


FILE PHOTO: England's Joe Root celebrates after reaching his century in the fifth test against India at the Oval, London, in August 2025. Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs/File Photo

(Reuters) -England batter Joe Root said his experience of 158 tests makes him better equipped than ever to end a victory drought in Australia, as he ramps up preparations for the upcoming Ashes series.

Root, who moved to second on the all-time test run-scorer charts during England's five-match series against India, which was drawn 2-2 earlier this month, has accumulated 13,543 runs in tests, trailing only India great Sachin Tendulkar (15,921).

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