The former England captain Joe Root has been in blistering form throughout 2024, scoring 1,300 runs in 13 Test matches at an impressive average of 61.90. With five centuries to his name, including a career-best 262 against Pakistan, Root is currently England's highest run-scorer in Test cricket, surpassing Alastair Cook. But according to Australian cricket icon Ian Chappell, Root's abilities will be put to the test in the forthcoming series against Australia and India.

Chappell, known for his intelligent cricketing knowledge during his playing days, stated that India and Australia possess the most formidable bowling attacks in Test cricket today. He pointed out that while Root's run-scoring spree has been remarkable, his skills will face a stern examination when England takes on India at home and travels to Australia for the 2025/26 Ashes series.

"Root's phenomenal run-making will again be tested when first he faces India at home and then Australia away. In those two series, Root will be facing the best attacks in Test cricket, and his technique against both pace and spin will again be fully scrutinized," Chappell remarked.

Root has been dismissed multiple times by Australia's top bowlers, something Chappell believes could be a concern when the Ashes series arrives. The former Australian skipper highlighted a specific issue Root has faced in Australian conditions being caught behind by wicketkeepers.

"The more worrying Root statistic in Australia is the number of times he's been caught behind. Keepers have had a bonanza as ten times they've clasped Root's edges in just 27 innings. While he could counter with 'you've got to be good enough to nick 'em', it does suggest he needs to re-assess the extra bounce Australian pitches provide," Chappell added.

Despite these challenges, Root has had an incredible 2024 season, and England will be hoping he maintains his dominance in the upcoming games. All eyes will be on the star batsman as the series against Australia and India approaches to watch how he responds to the pressure of playing against quality bowling attacks.