Joe Root eyes 2029 Ashes series in Australia – when he will turn 39
Why England’s Joe Root isn’t finished in Australia yet
- Joe Root scored a terrific 160 in the fifth Test in Sydney, marking his second century of the series after making his first-ever three-figure score in Australia during the Brisbane Test.
- Root, 35, holds a central contract until summer 2027 and expressed his desire to feature in the next Ashes series down under.
- He is currently second on the all-time Test match run list, just under 2,000 runs behind Sachin Tendulkar's record of 15,921.
- Root's century helped England set a first innings total of 384 as they aim to reduce the series deficit to 3-2.
- He hopes that recent wins in Australia will create positive memories for the squad, removing past 'baggage' for future tours.