Fifth Ashes Test; day two: Australia 166-2, England 384
Root makes 160 but hosts’ opener helps reduce lead to 218
The Richies were out in force on an eventful second day at the Sydney Cricket Ground, a…
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Joe Root
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Joe Root scores a sublime 160 as England finish 384 all out in their first innings as Australia close day two of fifth Ashes Test on 166-2 - but tourists are left worried over star's back injury ⊖
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LAWRENCE BOOTH IN SYDNEY: A superlative 160 from Joe Root laid the foundation for England's first-innings 384 - only for some of the gloss to be removed when he left the field clutching his back.
Head hits back after Root 160 in Ashes finale ○
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England's Joe Root makes a sublime 160 before Australia opener Travis Head hits back with an unbeaten 91 on day two of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.
'He can bat in Australia!' - Root hits sublime 160 for England ⊕
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Watch the best shots of Joe Root's first innings as he scores an impressive 160 to help England to 384 all out against Australia on day two of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.
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