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Joe Root: ‘We can build up to the Ashes – there’s no excuse this time’ – The Guardian
The ODI series against South Africa is next in line but England’s Test captain is already looking ahead to the big prize in Australia

Joe Root returns to England duty on Friday in the first oneday international against South Africa but he is honest enough to admit the 2021-22 Ashes series the opportunity of a lifetime is occupying plenty of head space.
Root was not part of Englands 3-0 win in the Twenty20 series, but the 29-year-old still harbours a burning ambition to make the squad for Octobers World Cup. He believes trying to match the power-hitters has been detrimental to him and now hopes his finesse will prevail. However,…
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