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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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

Monday 5th January 2026, 7:55AM

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.

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