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After another masterclass in Asian conditions, BBC Sport breaks down how Joe Root stands out as a brilliant player of spin bowling.

JOE Root starred with both bat and ball as England pulled one back to level the ODI series against Sri Lanka. Having picked up the final two wickets of the

England's Joe Root makes a sublime 160 before Australia opener Travis Head replies with an unbeaten 91 on day two of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.

Joe Root created history and etched his name in history books following his match-winning performance against Sri Lanka in the second ODI of the series. Root pipped Kevin Pietersen to become the England player with most Player of the Match awards.

Joe Root’s 160 puts England in charge before Travis Head hits back for Australia - Root was a class above his team-mates as he converted his overnight 72 into an outstanding 160.

England entered the match buoyed by a four-wicket win inside two days in the previous Test in Melbourne and were eager to carry forward the momentum. That victory ended a 15-year winless streak in Australia but came too late to save the series,

An imperious Joe Root hit a magnificent 160 to drive England to 384 in the fifth and final Ashes Test on Monday before Travis Head let rip to haul Australia back into the contest with a rapid-fire unbeaten 91.

Also Read: Ashes 2025-26: Head Hits Back For Australia After Joe Root's Majestic 160 An imperious Joe Root hit a magnificent 160 to drive England to 384 in the fifth and final Ashes Test Monday before Travis Head let rip to haul Australia back into the contest with a rapid-fire unbeaten 91.