India, Nov. 10 -- The battle lines have been drawn, and the Ashes between Australia and England is expected to be a fiery contest. Australian media is known for being critical of visiting teams, and it was only a matter of time before the English team, led by Ben Stokes, came under scrutiny. Joe Root, inarguably the best Test batter in the world, is all set to have an intense Test in the five-match series as he looks to turn a corner Down Under. Root is yet to score a Test century in Australia, and hence it is no surprise that all eyes are on the experienced right-handed batter.

As Joe Root landed in Australia for the upcoming marquee series, beginning November 21 in Perth, an Australian tabloid, West Australian, let it rip, taking aim a...