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Joe Root is emphasized England‘S ash Despite several missed catches, the campaign is firmly on track Australia Five extra lives and a significant lead in the first innings at the Gabba.
Root’s brilliant unbeaten 138 – his long-awaited first century on Australian soil – had propelled the tourists to a competitive 334.
However, the second day saw a disappointing performance Australia Taking advantage of the initiative in the second Test under floodlights, they scored 378 runs for six wickets and took a lead of 44 runs.
The progress of Baggy Greens was greatly facilitated EnglandBrilliant bowling from and a series of missed opportunities in the field.
wicket keeper jamie smith He was the first to make a mistake, losing an early wicket to Travis Head. ben duckett Then made two mistakes in the street, while braydon carsey A simple opportunity under the lights was overlooked.
There was another standoff between Root and Smith later, highlighting the need for a sharp fielding performance if England were to regain lost ground.
Despite fielding difficulties, Will Jacques produced a brilliant performance, dismissing the lead batsman with a one-handed leap. steve smith,
Root, who captained England during their 4-0 Ashes defeats in Australia in 2017-18 and 2021-22, remains optimistic, believing the road has not cooled.
“We’re not perfect, we’re all human and we’ll make mistakes. But that’s how we respond,” Root said.
“It’s about making sure we come in with the right mindset, the right attitude and know that our best game of cricket is enough to do very special things here. The wheels could have come off and at other times, maybe on the tour where I was captain, they could have done that.
“But we know our best cricket and when we perform well it becomes very difficult to play against us. I don’t think we are out of it in a big way.”
Root made a staunch defense of England’s preparations, suggesting that his inability to take catches had nothing to do with a lack of hard work or his decision to skip the day/night practice game in Canberra.
He explained, “You can’t replicate the surface, the bounce, the way the scratches come out, it will never be exactly the same and it will never be perfect.”
“We’ve got to get used to the conditions, we’ve got to get used to the heat, we’ve got to get used to the surfaces. We’ve caught in the light, we’ve caught in the daylight and even tried to catch in the twilight. Sometimes they don’t stick and you’re always looking for answers.”
While Root will be relieved to no longer face questions about his lack of centuries in Australia, he is not ready to fully acknowledge his individual achievement with the Test hanging in the balance.
“It’s great to hear that. I’m very grateful for that support,” he said of traveling fans and those back home.
“But I have said many times, this tour is not about me, it is about trying to win the Ashes. My job is to score as many runs as I can and as a senior batsman in the team, that is what I expect from myself.
“It definitely means more in a win. I think I’ll be more able to reflect on it at the end of the game.”