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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.

Pat Cummins is set to miss the start of the Ashes and could be sidelined for the full series against England due to a back injury, with Steve Smith likely to step in as captain.