In September 2025, Matthew Hayden joked that he would walk around the MCG nude if Root failed to score a century in the 2025-26 Ashes. Root had been under pressure heading into the series, as he had toured Australia three times without reaching three figures, despite being the key pillar of England’s batting lineup.
Grace Hayden shared an Instagram story with the caption, “Root thank you, you've saved all our eyes.” Here's the screenshot of Grace Hayden's story:
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Root had come near to a century in Australia on two earlier tours. He scored 89 in Brisbane in 2021 and 87 in Adelaide in 2013. Overall, he has scored five Test hundreds and 18 fifties across 36 Test matches.
I Was Backing You for a Hundred in a Good Way - Matthew Hayden Lauds Joe Root
"Congratulations on a hundred here in Australia mate. Took you a while and there was no one that had more skin in the game than me, literally. I was backing you for a hundred in a good way. Congratulations, 10 fifties and finally a hundred. You little ripper mate, have a beauty and enjoy it."
Joe Root’s First Hundred on Australian Shores Helps England Post 334
Root continued to bat despite wickets falling at the other end. Harry Brook scored 31, and Stokes was run out for 19 after a mix-up. Jamie Smith went for a duck, and Will Jacks added 19. Root reached his 40th Test hundred, his first in Australia.
In reply, the hosts reached 84 for one wicket after 16 overs at the time of writing, with Jake Weatherald unbeaten on 33 and Marnus Labuschagne on 6.
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