Archive · 1 Sep 2025
Monty Panesar: Joe Root Could Face Test Like Virat Kohli in Ashes
Former cricket player Monty Panesar talked about Joe Root and the upcoming Ashes tour.
He thinks Root's performance in Australia is really important, comparing it to Virat Kohli's tough time in Australia.
Kohli struggled in Australia and retired soon after.
Panesar suggests that if Root doesn't play well, it could affect his career.
Root has a great record, but playing well in Australia is a big test.
The Australian team has a strong bowling attack, and Root's success there could decide his future.
Monty Panesar says Joe Root's Ashes performance in Australia will be critical to his career.
Panesar compares Root's situation to Virat Kohli's struggles in Australia before retirement.
Root has over 6000 runs in the World Test Championship since 2020, averaging 52.86.
The Ashes tour is scheduled to begin in Perth on November 21, 2025.
A poor performance in Australia could lead to questions about Root's form.
- Who
- Former English off-spinner Monty Panesar and current batsman Joe Root.
- What
- Discussed potential challenges Joe Root may face during the upcoming Ashes tour to Australia, drawing parallels to Virat Kohli's experience.
- When
- The upcoming Ashes tour in 2025.
- Where
- Australia.
- Why
- Panesar believes Root's performance in Australia is crucial to his career and could influence his retirement decision.
- Joe Root's Test Runs Since 2020
- Over 6000
- Joe Root's Test Average (Since 2020)
- 52.86
- Joe Root's Test Centuries (Since 2020)
- 21
- Virat Kohli's Runs in 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy
- 190
- Ashes Tour Start Date
- November 21, 2025
- Where the Ashes Tour starts
- Perth