Joe Root quits as England Test captain, teammates react

Joe Root quits as England Test captain, teammates react

FPJ Web DeskUpdated: Saturday, April 16, 2022, 12:13 AM IST
article-image

Joe Root stepped down as England Test captain on Friday following defeats in the Ashes Down Under and the three-match series against the West Indies.

After leading the team for five years, Root had recently endured a 0-4 thrashing in the five-match Ashes and lost the away three-Test series against the West Indies 0-1.

Root led England in 64 matches, winning 27 of those. The record meant he had the most number of matches and wins as England Test captain.

RECENT STORIES

No Virat Kohli For Vijay Hazare Trophy, India Star Opts Out Of Railways Clash Ahead Of IND Vs NZ ODI...

No Virat Kohli For Vijay Hazare Trophy, India Star Opts Out Of Railways Clash Ahead Of IND Vs NZ ODI...

Ruben Amorim SACKED: From Michael Carrick To Xavi, 5 Managers Who Could Take Over Manchester United

Ruben Amorim SACKED: From Michael Carrick To Xavi, 5 Managers Who Could Take Over Manchester United

Darren Fletcher's Twin Sons Jack And Tyler May Debut In Man Utd Vs Burnley Clash: Here's Why

Darren Fletcher's Twin Sons Jack And Tyler May Debut In Man Utd Vs Burnley Clash: Here's Why

Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Kaif Summoned For SIR Hearing In Kolkata - Here's Why

Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Kaif Summoned For SIR Hearing In Kolkata - Here's Why

Who Is Darren Fletcher? Manchester United's Interim Head Coach Replacing Ruben Amorim After His Exit

Who Is Darren Fletcher? Manchester United's Interim Head Coach Replacing Ruben Amorim After His Exit