Ashwin stars as dominant India close in on series win over Black Caps
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on December 5, 2021
Joe Root has predicted the upcoming Ashes series against Australia will "define" his reign as England captain.
Root will go up against new Australia skipper Pat Cummins in the five-Test series, and he acknowledges results against the old enemy have been the yardstick for judging England captains in the past.
The 30-year-old's only other series in the role in Australia resulted in a 4-0 defeat four years ago, but Root sees this as an opportunity for himself and his team-mates to make an impact.
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