Joe Root had a disappointing performance in the first Ashes Test against Australia in Perth, scoring zero runs in the first innings and eight runs in the second innings. Mitchell Starc claimed Root's wicket in both innings of the match. Root entered the Ashes 2025 series as England's highest run-scorer and second-highest overall in Test cricket. His Test career statistics are impressive with 13551 runs in 159 matches at an average of 50.94, including 39 centuries and 66 half-centuries. Many believe that if he continues to fire runs with his willow, he will soon be able to surpass the great Sachin Tendulkar , who holds the all-time record for most runs (15,921) in Test cricket. Despite his success worldwide, Root has struggled in Australia, failing to score a century or win a Tes

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