Joe Root Scores Masterful Century but England's Sloppy Play Allows Australia to Fight Back
England captain Joe Root played a magnificent innings, scoring 160 runs from 242 balls, as the visitors were bowled out for 384 on the second day of the final Ashes Test in Sydney. However, England's batting collapse and poor bowling and fielding allowed Australia to recover and close the day on 166-2, still 218 runs behind. Travis Head was the star for Australia, scoring an unbeaten 91 off 87 ba…
Jan. 4, 2026, 7 a.m.