Cricket
DoggfatherJoe Root Backs Stokes-McCullum Duo Despite Ashes Woes
Yo, England's at a crossroads, feel me? With the Ashes heat on in 2025-26 and a 3-1 scoreline, my man Joe Root's got coach McCullum and captain Stokes' backs, sayin' they still got that magic. Root's preachin' progress, even if the scoreboard ain't lookin' pretty. They got 26 wins in 45 Tests, but still ain't hit that World Test finals, so keep it smooth and learn from the losses, g.
few days ago | rathnam_nayak
Quick rundown
1.Root backs Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes, claiming the squad has improved more than a hype reel.
2.England sit 3-1 down, but McCullum-Stokes boast a 57% win rate since taking charge.
3.Aussies overpowered early; England finally woke up in Test 4.
4.England haven’t qualified for World Test Championship finals in any edition.
5.Root contrasts his captaincy record with the current era, hinting the upgrade is real.
