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English player Joe Root has stepped down as the Test Captain of the Three Lions. The news was affirmed by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Friday.
Root succeeded Alastair Cook as England’s Test skipper in 2017. He is their best captain with 27 successes added to his repertoire in the longest arrangement. The 31-year-old is additionally a productive player having enlisted 5295 runs during his residency as England skipper. It incorporates 14 centuries.
A string of terrible showings, including the most recent one against West Indies appears have incited Root to step down as captain.
“After returning from the Caribbean tour and having time to reflect, I have decided to step down as England Men’s Test captain. It has been the most challenging decision I have had to make in my career but having discussed this with my family and those closest to me; I know the timing is right,” the statement read.
“I am immensely proud to have captained my country and will look back on the past five years with enormous pride. It has been an honour to have done the job and to have been a custodian of what is the pinnacle of English cricket. Loved leading my country. but recently it’s hit home how much of a toll it has taken on me and the impact it has had on me away from the game,’
Root proceeded to thank his family, colleagues, support staff, the ECB and his fans:
“I would also like to thank all the England supporters for their unwavering support.”
Root has driven England in a more number of Tests than some other English captain. Michael Vaughan has 26 successes, with Andrew Strauss catching 24 successes as England skipper. Root has gone past them both to turn into the English skipper with most highest wins added to his repertoire.
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