Test Match Special - The Ashes: Root’s resolve, Smith’s shocker & England’s bowling Headache

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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.

Published on Monday, 5th January 2026.

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