Joe Root and Harry Brook Struggle in England’s Pre-Ashes Warm-Up

Joe Root and Harry Brook struggle in England’s pre-Ashes warm-up

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No sooner had Joe Root landed in Perth than he came face to face with a microphone – and questions about his record Down Under. If nothing else, it was good practice for the next eight weeks, when Root’s technique in Australia may attract as many column inches as the Ashes themselves. His temperament will be tested, too, with former Aussie Test cricketers lining up to mock him, never mind the fast bowlers who will be threatening his outside edge…

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Joe Root and Harry Brook clash in England's pre-Ashes warm-up

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