Warner comments on Root ahead of Ashes series

• David Warner comments on Joe Root ahead of the Ashes series.
• Root has yet to select a squad in Australia, which raises concerns.
• The Ashes series begins on November 21 in Perth.

David Warner expressed his thoughts on Joe Root, stating that he needs to "take the surfboard off the previous leg," which England aims to achieve success in Australia this winter season. Warner, 38 years old, currently plays for London Spirit in the tournament The Hundred and does not rule out the possibility of facing his former superstars ahead of the Ashes series, which begins on November 21.

Root, who is currently ranked number one in the test rankings, has yet to confirm his squad selection in Australia, and his best result there is 89. Warner highlighted that Josh Hazlewood often becomes the reason for his dismissal, while Root has been dismissed by this bowler 10 times in 18 matches. "A great player for England – that’s Root, who still hasn’t selected a squad in Australia," Warner noted.

Regardless of Warner's comments, Stuart Broad, who plays for England, responded on social media, stating that Hazlewood has only dismissed Root lbw three times. The Ashes series begins in Perth, and both teams are preparing for crucial matches.

Warner also expressed hope that English bowlers will manage to trouble the Australian top-order, which would give England a chance in the series. He plans to play for London Spirit in the match against Oval Invincibles on September 2, which will be his first game back on the English circuit after the Ashes final day in 2023.

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