The Ashes: Root’s resolve, Smith’s shocker & England’s bowling Headache
The Ashes: Root’s resolve, Smith’s shocker & England’s bowling Headache  
Podcast: Test Match Special
Published On: Mon Jan 05 2026
Description: We hear from Joe Root who scored his 41st Test century and Australia fast bowler Scott Boland. Plus, there’s analysis from Simon Mann, Jonathan Agnew, Phil Tufnell, Glenn McGrath and Andy Zaltzman.