Summary
Joe Root, England's top cricket run-scorer, expressed his desire to join England's next Ashes tour in Australia in 2029-30. He made his 41st Test century during the fifth Test against Australia but has never won an Ashes series in Australia. Root hopes to extend his cricket career, potentially surpassing records for most Test caps and runs.
Key Facts
- Joe Root wants to participate in the Ashes tour in 2029-30 when he turns 39.
- Root scored his 41st Test century in the fifth Test against Australia.
- He is England's leading run-scorer in Test cricket with 13,937 runs.
- Root has never won an Ashes series in Australia despite his successful career.
- If he continues playing, Root could break records for most Test caps and runs.
- England has struggled in Australia, historically losing series heavily.
- Root experienced cramp during the test, causing him to leave the field temporarily.
- England won the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, ending a losing streak.
