Joe Root’s tour of Australia has again been disappointing for England. Despite scoring 138 runs in Brisbane, the team lost. In 16 Tests played in Australia, Root has never experienced victory.
This tour also saw Root set an embarrassing world record, holding the record for the most Tests played without a win. He has now surpassed India’s legend Kapil Dev.
Root is also approaching the record for most Tests lost in a single country. James Anderson and Alastair Cook have each lost 15 matches in Australia. One more defeat will see Root share this record with them.
Analysts note that although Root’s batting is strong, England’s overall performance in Australia has been disappointing. This outcome will serve as a lesson for future tours.
AJ