The series won't end 5-0, a relief for all concerned, but avoiding a 4-0 series defeat is front and centre of Root's thinking right now.
Fans around the world will be tuning in from a whole host of time zones, with UK die-hards set to brave the late nights over the coming weeks. Will they be rewarded for destroying their body clocks to tune in and follow the action Down Under?
Timings are set for each day of the coming Tests, but as we have already seen, weather conditions are always liable to shuffling the precise start time each day.
RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about The Ashes schedule and when it starts each day in UK time.
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What time does The Ashes start in the UK?
Play during the fifth Test of the Ashes will begin at 4am UK time on Friday 14th January 2021.
Hobart is 11 hours ahead of UK time meaning England fans will be able to catch a decent chunk of the action over breakfast and beyond.
Of course, this won't stop the die-hards from becoming nocturnal during the series.
The Ashes 2021 schedule
First Test
Date: 8th - 12th December 2021
Venue: The Gabba, Brisbane
Second Test
Date: 16th - 20th December 2021
Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Third Test
Date: 26th - 30th December 2021
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Fourth Test
Date: 5th - 9th January 2022
Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Fifth Test
Date: 14th - 18th January 2022
Venue: Blundstone Arena, Hobart
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