Joe Root is Going to Have Josh Hazlewood’s Nightmares Before the Start of the Ashes: David Warner

The Ashes rivalry is heating up even before the first ball is bowled, with David Warner firing the first verbal salvo. In a recent interview, Warner took a playful jab at England’s star batter Joe Root, pointing out his struggles on Australian soil — especially against pacer Josh Hazlewood.

Warner didn’t hold back, reminding fans that Root has yet to score a century in Australia. “Rooty is yet to score a hundred here. Josh Hazlewood has dismissed him a lot of times,” Warner told BBC Sport, emphasizing that Hazlewood has dismissed the world number one batter ten times in Test cricket. Only Pat Cummins and Jasprit Bumrah have managed to better that figure, sending Root back to the pavilion 11 times each.

The 'Surfboard' Technique Debate

Adding fuel to the banter, Warner mocked Root’s front pad technique, indirectly questioning his ability to handle Australian pitches. However, former England pacer Stuart Broad came to his long-time teammate’s defense.

“I’ve never heard England’s best-ever batter’s front pad called a surfboard. Hazlewood has actually got Root LBW only three times in Test cricket,” Broad clarified on social media, defending Root against what he considered exaggerated claims.

Warner’s Self-Comparison

Warner even compared Root’s battles with Hazlewood to his own struggles against Broad — a bowler who has dismissed him 17 times in Tests. “I think he will have Josh Hazlewood’s nightmares before the Ashes. A bit like me and Broady,” Warner quipped.

Root’s Evolving Game

Despite Warner’s cheeky comments, there’s no denying Root’s transformation in recent years. The right-hander has refined his batting, amassed 39 Test centuries, and is now the second-highest run-scorer in the history of Test cricket. Yet, the elusive hundred in Australia remains a box unchecked on his impressive resume.

Warner concluded with a mixture of respect and challenge: “Root is a hell of a cricketer, but he would like to score a hundred in Australia.”

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