Root: Maiden Australia Test ton a 'relief' after Perth struggles

• Joe Root admitted his first Test century in Australia was a "relief."
• He scored a patient 138 runs in Brisbane, ending doubts about his form after two single-digit scores in Perth.
• Root attributed his success in Brisbane to focusing on playing straight and reducing risk, unlike in Perth where he was "too obsessed with the bounce."
• He now has 1,053 runs in 16 Tests (31 innings) in Australia, averaging 37.60 with one century and nine fifties.

Why It Matters: Joe Root's century signifies his crucial adaptation and relief in a challenging Ashes series.