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**Root**: 'Silly' to Axe **England** After MCG Win

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December 28, 2025
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**Root**: 'Silly' to Axe **England** After MCG Win
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Key Takeaways

  • 1📊 Root backs management after 18-Test Aussie winless end.
  • 2🏆 MCG win; series 3-1, Sydney next.
  • 3💡 Players 'absolutely committed' despite defeats.
  • 4🔮 Sydney success key for Bazball trio.
  • 5💬 "Silly to change" – Root on leadership.

"Joe Root says the England players are “absolutely committed” to the team’s management and it would be “silly” to make changes following the Ashes series defeat."

Joe Root staunchly backs England's management, calling changes "silly" post-MCG win ending their 18-Test Australian drought. Despite 3-1 Ashes deficit after three defeats, the playing group remains "absolutely committed" to Ben Stokes, Brendon McCullum, and Rob Key.

Root, England's top scorer, endured 17 prior Aussie Tests winless; MCG triumph strengthens cases ahead of Sydney. All three leaders affirm staying on.

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Root's loyalty post-18-match streak echoes 2010-11 resilience; contrasts external pressure.

Management Futures Tied to Sydney

Win bolsters retention, shapes WTC path.

Sydney Decides Legacy

Fifth Test pivotal; fans, this defines era.

"Absolutely committed to the management... silly to make changes." – Joe Root

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