Joe Root has had a contrasting Ashes series as a captain and t so good one with bat. England captain had kicked off series with a fine 71 but n registered a golden duck in next innings as Australia registered a mammoth 251-run win. In following Test match at Lord's, he scored 14 which was followed by yet ar golden duck. In third Test match, Joe Root was dismissed for a second-ball duck and n scored an important 77 as hosts registered a one-wicket win to level series. In fourth Test after Australia had declared ir innings at 497/8, Joe Root steadied one end after England were reduced to 25/2. Root played an anchor's role that stabilised England innings. He scored a 168-ball 71.  However, re was one incident which happened during Joe Root's brilliant kck and it involved Mitchell Starc.

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Joe Root floored by Mitchell Starc's fiery pace

You have heard that right. Joe Root, who was batting so well at one end was suddenly brought down to his knees by a lethal delivery from Mitchell Starc. It happened on Day 3 of fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford in Manchester. During second session, Mitchell Starc bowled a 140 kmph delivery which ended up breaking English skipper's protective gear. Joe Root was in pain for some time but recovered and asked for new protective gear. A fan had posted picture of Joe Root's damd protective gear on Twitter. Take a look.

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Australia put England on backfoot

Steve Smith scored a superb 92-ball 82 as Australia declared ir innings at 186/6. England were set a target of 383 runs to register a famous win at Old Trafford in Manchester. Unfortunately, hosts were put on back foot early on when Pat Cummins removed opener Rory Burns and skipper Joe Root off consecutive deliveries as English side were reduced to 0/2 in very first over. Jason Roy n avoided a hat-trick chance as he and Joe Denly helped England finish on 18/2 at stumps. At time of publishing this story, England were 87/4 with Joe Denly and Jonny Bairstow out in middle.

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