Sydney, Jan. 5 -- Former England captain Joe Root is unsure about his future in Test cricket, admitting he is not sure whether he will still be playing when England tour Australia for the 2029-30 Ashes, a season in which he will turn 39.

Root, who has been England's standout batter in the current series despite the team's struggles, has accumulated 394 runs so far, including two centuries. His finest effort came in Sydney, where he produced a magnificent 160 in the first innings against Australia in the ongoing Test, once again underlining his importance to the side.

When asked about the possibility of featuring in the 2029-30 Ashes, Root kept his options open.

"Who knows? We'll see. I'd love to (play until then), but we'll see how thi...