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Apr 15, 2022 · Joe Root has stepped down as England Test captain, citing the "toll" and "impact" the role has had on him. The 31-year-old was appointed Sir Alastair Cook's successor in 2017, and holds the...
Dec 30, 2021 · The England board's chief executive Tom Harrison reportedly met Root in Melbourne on Wednesday to discuss the reasons behind the failing tour, but the board is said to be supportive of him...
Feb 23, 2022 · Joe Root says he is "very grateful" to still be England Test captain after his side's heavy Ashes defeat in Australia. Head coach Chris Silverwood, director of cricket Ashley Giles and...
Apr 15, 2022 · Joe Root has stepped down as England test captain after five years, calling it the most 'challenging decision' of his life. Root holds the record for the highest number of matches and wins as...
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With Andrew Strauss and Paul Collingwood currently holding interim positions in the respective roles, a decision over Root's future as skipper had been expected once permanent appointments were made. Vice-captain Ben Stokes, who is the leading contender to replace Root, was one of several of Root's past and present team-mates to pay tribute on soci...
Root's tenure was impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, which saw England rotate their players due to fears over the mental health impact of playing series while living in bio-secure bubbles. ECB chief executive Tom Harrison said: "Joe has been an exceptional role model during his tenure, balancing the demands of Test captaincy whilst continuing to...
Sky Sports News reporter James Cole says the timing of Root's announcement is a surprise. "I think the fact that Joe Root is stepping down as England captain isn't a huge shock, given the context. The surprise for me is the timing, right now, not just because it's a Bank Holiday weekend, but also the fact he's just come back from the Caribbean and ...
Former England batsman Nick Compton "I think Joe has done the right thing. It's not been an easy decision having to reflect after another poor series against the West Indies. It is time to move on. "Joe has been an exceptional player; he's really commanded authority when he's played and has given everything to the England job, but I think it's time...
Ben Stokes If in doubt, England turn to their tireless all-rounder. He would perhaps seem the most natural fit, especially as Root's deputy, but given the way he has managed his workload over recent years, would this be a job too far? Stuart Broad The experienced quick, with 537 Test wickets to his name, was controversially dropped for Root's final...
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Feb 13, 2017 · Joe Root has been appointed Captain of the England Test team by the England & Wales Cricket Board. The current vice-captain, he succeeds Alastair Cook to become the 80th captain of the England Test team. He will be supported by Ben Stokes as England vice-captain.
Apr 15, 2022 · After five years of leading the England Test side, Joe Root decided to step down from the captaincy on Friday, 15 April. Root led England in 64 matches, winning 27 of those. The record meant he had the most number of matches and wins as England Men's Test Captain.
