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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Rejuvenated Joe Root all revved up to end Ashes century drought in Australia

Joe Root celebrates reaching 100 during the first Test against Australia at Edgbaston in 2023.
Joe Root enjoys his 100 during the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston in 2023 – but he has never reached the landmark in Australia. Photograph: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images

Joe Root has declared himself ready to thrive in this winter’s Ashes, having changed his approach to focus more on getting himself in the ideal frame of mind rather than fixating on his technique.

Root goes into the one-day international series against New Zealand having not played since early September, since when his only batting has come in the indoor nets in Sheffield. “It’s been nice to have a break,” Root said.

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