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Batting mainstay praises coach's impact, adding he'll reflect on Ashes after the series is over
After another masterclass in Asian conditions, BBC Sport breaks down how Joe Root stands out as a brilliant player of spin bowling.
Joe Root has jumped to the defence of England coach Brendon McCullum after their underwhelming performance in the Ashes series. McCullum's spot is under serious scrutiny following the loss to Australia.
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Joe Root's heroic century rescues mix-and-match England to underline his greatness - Lawrence Booth
Joe Root had wondered during the build-up to this crucial second Test whether the Ashes really needed a pink-ball game at all. After scoring a century for the ages and, at long last, his first on Australian soil, he may now see things rather differently.
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He ain't heavy, he's my brother - Joe Root defends team-mates to the end
Root feels like the person constantly making excuses for his problematic friends