Sky Sports Cricket Podcast The Ashes Daily: Root gets his century in Australia on absorbing first day at The Gabba
Dec 4, 2025
At The Gabba, excitement brewed as England faced Australia in the Ashes. Joe Root's century was a highlight, igniting pride and relief for fans. The hosts dissected the nail-biting moments leading to his hundred and praised his tactical brilliance during the innings. They reflected on early wickets, the significance of partnerships, and impressive fielding from Australia. As England concluded the day in a strong position, discussions around each player's performance and strategies made for an engaging and insightful analysis.
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Root’s Long-Awaited Gabba Century
- Joe Root finally scored his first Ashes hundred in Australia after long criticism and hype.
- Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain described the moment as theatrical and widely respected by both English and Australian fans.
Tempo And Game Awareness Win Matches
- Root combined caution at tricky periods with aggression when conditions eased to build a match-defining innings.
- Atherton highlighted his game awareness, batting slowly at dusk and accelerating later to post competitive runs.
Hayden High-Fives Athers
- Atherton recounted Matthew Hayden high-fiving him to avoid an imagined embarrassment at the MCG.
- The hosts used the moment to lighten the mood after Root reached his century.