The visitors were well placed at 68/1 in pursuit of 271 runs to win the Hobart Test and end the series on a high. However, the batters once again failed to build resistance against the Aussie quicks, getting bowled out for 124 and losing the fifth Ashes Test by 146 runs.
When asked what they need to rectify when they visit Australia next in four years’ time at the post-match presentation ceremony, Root said:
Reflecting on the humiliation handed by Australia, Joe Root stated that the Three Lions need to learn quickly and come back stronger.
The 31-year-old added:
England lost the first three Tests to lose the urn before securing a draw in the fourth Test in Sydney. Root & Co played their best cricket in Hobart until the final session of Day 3.
They lost nine wickets in Sunday’s final session to end the tour on a losing note.
“We are on to something big” - Australia skipper Pat Cummins after Ashes victory
Aussie pacer Pat Cummins made an outstanding start to his captaincy stint, winning the high-profile Ashes series in dominant fashion.
The 28-year-old believes this could be the start of something big for Australian cricket in the red-ball format.
He added:
Australia will travel to Pakistan for a three-match Test series for their next red-ball assignment in March.
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