Joe Root's Unwanted Record: Most Away Test Losses in One Country

• England's Joe Root set an unprecedented record, becoming the first cricketer to lose 16 away Tests in a single country.
• This unwanted milestone occurred after England's 7-wicket defeat to Australia in the 2025-26 Ashes series' final Test at Sydney Cricket Ground.
• Root surpassed former England stars James Anderson and Alastair Cook, who each had 15 away Test losses in Australia.
• Despite a superb 160-run knock in the Sydney Test's first innings, Root has only secured one Test win in Australia across 19 matches.
• Root is now third globally for most overall Test defeats (64) and joint-third for most away Test defeats (42).

Why It Matters: Joe Root now holds the unique, unwanted record for most away Test losses (16) in one country (Australia).