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Joe Root, England's senior batter, has responded to the ongoing scrutiny about his absence of a Test hundred on Australian soil, saying that the upcoming Ashes is about the squad's performance, not his personal milestones.

Former India batter Anjum Chopra has called on India to not overvalue their dominant win over Pakistan in the Women's World Cup, warning that unresolved issues, particularly in the batting department, could cost them against stronger teams like South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia. Chopra and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur both highlighted the importance of addressing inconsistencies before facing tougher opponents.

Ashleigh Gardner etched her name in the record books, becoming the first batter in the history of the Women's World Cup to score a century batting at number six or below. She played a breathtaking innings of 115 (83), with the help of 16 fours and a six against New Zealand, to help Australia post 326 on the board.