Joe Root troops off for the last time in the series, after falling lbw for 6, Australia vs England, 5th Test, Sydney, January 7, 2025

Joe Root troops off for the last time in the series, after falling lbw for 6

Scott Boland trapped Joe Root in the midst of an unrelenting spell, Australia vs England, 5th Test, Sydney, January 7, 2025
Scott Boland trapped Joe Root in the midst of an unrelenting spellGetty Images
Joe Root gets a handshake from Steven Smith after being dismissed, Australia vs England, 5th Test, Sydney, January 5, 2025
Joe Root gets a handshake from Steven Smith after being dismissedGetty Images
Joe Root gets a hug from Jamie Smith, Australia vs England, 5th Test, Sydney, January 5, 2025
Joe Root gets a hug from Jamie SmithGetty Images
Joe Root brought up his second century of the series on the second morning, Australia vs England, 5th Test, Sydney, January 5, 2025
Joe Root brought up his second century of the series on the second morningGetty Images
Joe Root built on his overnight 72 on the second morning, Australia vs England, 5th Test, Sydney, January 5, 2025
Joe Root built on his overnight 72 on the second morningGetty Images
Joe Root and Harry Brook leave the field as bad light stops play, Australia vs England, 5th Test, Sydney, January 4, 2025
Joe Root and Harry Brook leave the field as bad light stops playGetty Images
Joe Root passes 50 for just the second time in the series, Australia vs England, 5th Test, Sydney, January 4, 2025
Joe Root passes 50 for just the second time in the seriesGetty Images
Joe Root applauds the England supporters, Australia vs England, 4th Test, Melbourne, 2nd day, December 27, 2025
Joe Root applauds the England supportersGetty Images
Pat Cummins added to his tally against Joe Root, Australia vs England, 3rd Test, Adelaide, 4th day, December 20, 2025
Pat Cummins added to his tally against Joe RootAFP/Getty Images
Joe Root brings out the reverse-sweep, Australia vs England, 3rd Test, Adelaide, 4th day, December 20, 2025
Joe Root brings out the reverse-sweepGetty Images
Joe Root salutes the crowd after making 160, Australia vs England, 5th Test, Sydney, January 5, 2025
Joe Root salutes the crowd after making 160CA/Cricket Australia/Getty Images
Joe Root celebrates reaching 150, Australia vs England, 5th Test, Sydney, January 5, 2025
Joe Root celebrates reaching 150Getty Images
Joe Root kisses the badge after notching his hundred, Australia vs England, 5th Test, Sydney, January 5, 2025
Joe Root kisses the badge after notching his hundredGetty Images
Joe Root rides some variable bounce on the second morning, Australia vs England, 5th Test, Sydney, January 5, 2025
Joe Root rides some variable bounce on the second morningGetty Images
Joe Root plays back down the line of the ball, Australia vs England, 5th Test, Sydney, January 4, 2025
Joe Root plays back down the line of the ballGetty Images
Joe Root and Harry Brook shared a century stand, Australia vs England, 5th Test, Sydney, January 4, 2025
Joe Root and Harry Brook shared a century stand Getty Images
Joe Root plays a trademark dab, Australia vs England, 5th Test, Sydney, January 4, 2025
Joe Root plays a trademark dabGetty Images
Ben Stokes and Joe Root leave the field after a six-wicket session for England, Australia vs England, 4th Test, Melbourne, 2nd day, December 27, 2025
Ben Stokes and Joe Root leave the field after a six-wicket session for EnglandPA Photos/Getty Images
Contrasting emotions: Travis Head celebrates as Joe Root falls, Australia vs England, 3rd Test, Adelaide, 4th day, December 20, 2025
Contrasting emotions: Travis Head celebrates as Joe Root fallsPA Photos/Getty Images