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Joe Root is confident England can challenge Australia in the upcoming Ashes series. He points to the express pace of Jofra Archer and Mark Wood as a new and threatening weapon. Root credits the aggressive "Bazball" approach under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum for changing the team's mentality. He believes this different strategy gives England their best chance to create history down under.

Key Points: Joe Root Says England Plan Different Ashes Attack With Archer Wood

  • Root highlights express pacers Jofra Archer and Mark Wood as key weapons for England
  • England's new 'Bazball' mentality under Stokes and McCullum is a major shift
  • The squad features six pace options creating a hostile bowling attack
  • Root believes this fresh approach can create history in Australia
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Joe Root says England could hit Australia with something slightly different during away Ashes

Joe Root reveals England's plan to use express pace from Jofra Archer and Mark Wood to blow Australia away in a new-look Ashes campaign under Stokes.

"It is the first time we can hit them with something slightly different. - Joe Root"

London, September 25

Ahead of the Ashes tour to Australia, England's star batter Joe Root said that his side could hit the Aussies with "something slightly different" and banked on express pacers Jofra Archer and Mark Wood to "blow away" the opponents when the series opener starts at Perth on November 21.

Ben Stokes will be leading a 16-man strong Ashes squad, with Harry Brook as his vice-captain in place of Ollie Pope. England is blessed with plenty of pace options, including Archer, Wood, skipper Stokes, alongside a newer crop of pacers, Gus Atkinson, Josh Tongue and Brydon Carse.

Speaking to Sky Sports, Root said, "It is a big series like that against a side that have got a great record at home, especially against us previously. But I think it is the first time we can hit them with something slightly different."

Root said that England is going with a "different team, a different mentality and a different way of playing" under skipper Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum, who have championed their attacking and result-oriented 'Bazball' school of cricket.

"We have played some good cricket of late. Hopefully that stands us in good stead, and we can put across some really good performances and hopefully create some history," he added.

With six great pace options, powered by Stokes, Archer and Wood, England have their most hostile bowling attack in years, despite the retirement of legends James Anderson and Stuart Broad.

Root feels that his side can hit Australia with "some real pace" and have "more than just one option" for it.

"It means that we are going there with a slightly different approach and a different way of attacking than we have previously, which I think is exciting. You have seen what they [Archer and Wood] can do at international cricket and the performances that they put out when they are fit and they are firing and at their best."

"They can blow teams away, and they can really blow games wide open. Clearly, they are a big threat for us and can offer something different that we haven't had on previous tours," he concluded.

England squad for The Ashes series against Australia: Ben Stokes (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Ollie Pope, Matthew Potts, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue, Mark Wood.

- ANI

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Priya S
Bazball approach might work in England, but Australian pitches are different ball game. They need to adapt quickly rather than being over-aggressive. Still, looking forward to competitive Ashes!
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David E
As an Indian cricket fan, I love watching England's aggressive approach. But without Anderson and Broad's experience, their bowling might struggle in Australian conditions. Root's batting will be crucial.
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Ananya R
Good to see fresh faces in the squad! Harry Brook as vice-captain is interesting choice. Hope this new approach brings some excitement to Test cricket. Ashes is always special! 🇮🇳👏
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Michael C
England talking big but Australian team at home is completely different beast. Smith, Labuschagne will handle their pace attack comfortably. Need more than just pace to win down under.
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Sarah B
Archer's fitness is the key factor here. If he stays injury-free, England have genuine chance. But Australian crowds and pitches will test their 'Bazball' approach to the limit. Exciting contest ahead!

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