After over a decade of pressure and three previous tours, Joe Root finally banished the last major asterisk against his name, scoring his maiden Test century on Australian soil during the 2nd Ashes Test of the 2025-26 series in Brisbane. Walking to the crease at a perilous five runs for two wickets, Root’s sublime, unbeaten knock of 138 was a masterclass in composure, not only rescuing England from disaster but also fundamentally rewriting his statistical legacy in the country that had long been dubbed his "final frontier." The century, his 40th overall, provided England with a crucial foothold in the series and brought an end to one of the most persistent narratives in modern cricket. AUS vs ENG 2nd Ashes Test 2025-26: Joe Root, Jofra Archer Record Highest 10th Wicket Partnership in a

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