Joe Root scored 138 runs in Brisbane, impressing England fans. However, England’s defeat in the match made his Australian tour even more disappointing.
After playing 16 Tests in Australia, Root remains winless. With 14 losses and only 2 draws, he now holds the record for the most Tests played in a foreign country without a win, surpassing India’s Kapil Dev.
Root is also being noted for the record of most Tests lost in a single country. James Anderson and Alastair Cook have each lost 15 matches in Australia. One more loss will put Root jointly at the top.
Analysts believe that although Root’s batting has been strong individually, the team’s performance remains disappointing. England’s results will serve as a lesson for future tours to Australia.
AJ
