‘Not playing to survive’: Joe Root defends Smith’s approach after poor dismissal in the fifth Ashes Test | Cricket News
On day two of the Fifth Test in the 2025/26 Ashes Series, Michael Neser of Australia dismisses Joe Root of England. Ashes Series at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 05, 2026, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo/Getty Images) England batter Joe Root defended teammate Jamie Smith after his dismissal in the first innings of the final Test…