Root to captain game-by-game but is 'envious' of Stokes-McCullum dynamic
Summary
Joe Root is returning as England's Test cricket captain on a game-by-game basis after Ben Stokes was suspended following a nightclub incident. Root said he enjoys working with coach Brendon McCullum and wants to focus on helping a young England team perform well in the upcoming matches.Key Facts
- Joe Root captained England in 64 Test matches from 2017 to 2022.
- Root’s batting average as captain was 46.44, lower than his career average of 50.73.
- Ben Stokes was suspended after breaking the team’s curfew and being involved in an incident with a security staff member.
- Root is returning as captain for the second Test against New Zealand.
- Root said he feels differently about captaincy now and enjoys working with coach Brendon McCullum.
- The England team includes several young players and debutants this week.
- Root stepped down previously due to the pressures of captaincy and the impact of Covid restrictions.
- Root aims to support the team’s performance this week without thinking too far ahead.
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