In what has been a bowlers' series, the class of Joe Root and Travis Head again shone on day two in Sydney, where it often took something silly for a wicket to fall.

Joe Root achieved his second Ashes century and 41st Test hundred, equalling Ricky Ponting's record. The England batsman's composed innings guided his team to 272 for 5 on day two. This century marks his first with the red ball in Australia,

Joe Root struck a superb century on Day 2 of the fifth Ashes Test at the SCG, equalling Ricky Ponting’s record of 41 Test hundreds as his dominant 160 anchored England’s first-innings total of 384

In Ashes 2025, Joe Root ended his Australian century drought with two hundreds. His 41st Test century equals Ricky Ponting’s tally, reigniting debate on his chase of Sachin Tendulkar’s records for most Test runs and centuries,

Australia host England in the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney - follow live scores, radio commentary, video highlights and updates.

Australia made early in-roads after losing the toss, but an unbeaten stand of 154 saw England recover impressively before the rain came

Jamie Smith blasted by commentators after gifting his wicket away during Englands 384 all out at SCG; Joe Root scores 160 - his second ton of this Ashes series - before Australia close on 166-2 to trail by 218 runs;

On Tuesday, Ben Stokes felt the briefest of tributes to Joe Root was the most eloquent. “Sometimes less is more,” he argued. “I don’t need to say anything else except he’s just the absolute GOAT.” Three days later, Stokes was at the other end ...

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly in discussions with England’s batting star Joe Root, hoping to sign him for the 2026 Pakistan Super League

Joe Root's century propels England to 336-6 against Australia in the fifth Ashes Test, despite series lead for the hosts.

Australia host England in the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney - follow live scores, radio commentary, video highlights and updates.