Katich makes huge Ashes predictions for Smith, Root; backs Brook to be "Kevin Pietersen type player" for Three Lions
Nov 17, 2025
While Smith is in a fine nick heading into the home Ashes, Root has a massive burden of expectations on his shoulders to keep the 'Bazball' powered English line-up stable and give them a platform to perform their batting pyrotechnics. Having looted runs everywhere, a century in Australia still eludes Root, who is chasing Indian icon Sachin Tendulkar's all-time highest Test runs tally of 15,921, currently at second spot with 13,543 runs and 39 centuries.