England suffered another humiliating batting collapse on Day 3 of the final Test in Hobart, losing nine wickets in a session to lose by 146 runs. The tourists crumbled from 68-0 to 124 in the fourth innings, chasing 271 for their first Test win in Australia since 2011.
Speaking to reporters after the game, Root declared he remains fit to lead and is eager to restore England’s reputation as a Test side. The 31-year old admitted it’s a challenging time for the players as they haven’t stepped up to the task.
Root, who entered the series as the top-ranked Test batter, ended another stint Down Under winless and without a hundred. However, he finished as England’s leading run-getter with 322 runs at 32.20 and three fifties.
“It’s a difficult one to take yet again” - Joe Root
Root acknowledged that England needed sweeping changes after a disappointing performance. The Yorkshire batter especially lamented the tourists’ batting displays, saying they were highly responsible for their 4-0 loss.
England head to the West Indies next for five T20Is and three Tests. It will be interesting to see the ECB’s decisions moving forward.
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