Ricky Ponting Explains Why Joe Root Can End His Century Drought Down Under in Ashes 2025-26

Ricky Ponting explains why Joe Root can end his century drought Down Under in Ashes 2025-26

England’s modern-day great Joe Root has accomplished almost everything in Test cricket — from scoring centuries around the world to leading his team through high-pressure Ashes contests. Yet, one missing chapter remains in his otherwise flawless résumé — a Test century in Australia. Root’s record in Australia underlines both his... Read full article at CricketTimes.com

"He will get that 100 this time around": Ponting backs Root for maiden Test hundred on Australian soil

New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI): Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting believes there's every chance Joe Root will break his century drought in Australia during this Ashes series.England veteran Root has achieved nearly everything possible in Test cricket; one accolade that still eludes him is making a Test century on Australian soil. The cricket world is buzzing with anticipation as Australia hosts