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England's Joe Root Fails to Impress in Ashes Warm-Up

15 Nov

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Summary

Joe Root dismissed for 1 run against England Lions
Root concedes 117 runs in 14 overs with the ball
Fellow star batter Harry Brook also struggles

England's Joe Root Fails to Impress in Ashes Warm-Up

As the highly anticipated Ashes series approaches, England's preparations have hit a snag. In a warm-up match against an England Lions B side, former Test captain Joe Root, who is currently ranked number one in the ICC Test batting rankings, was dismissed for just 1 run. This will likely be Root's only chance to get some time in the middle before the first Ashes Test begins in Perth next Friday.

Adding to England's woes, Root was also asked to bowl 14 overs during the match, and he was "absolutely carted," conceding a whopping 117 runs at more than 8 runs per over. This dismal bowling performance comes as England's star paceman Mark Wood left the field due to injury.

Root's fellow England batter, Harry Brook, who is ranked number two in the ICC Test batting rankings, also struggled, getting bowled for just 2 runs after an ill-advised charge down the pitch.