Published 2 years ago

Joe Root steps down as England men's test cricket captain

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England captain Joe Root steps down after a run of poor results. Root has won just one of his last 17 Tests in charge of England. Former England captains Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain had called for Root to step down. Root: "It has been the most challenging decision I have had to make"

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Times of India

Root quits as England Test cricket captain after 5 years

"I have loved leading my country," Root said, "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 leaves his post holding the record for the number of wins as England Test captain -- at 27 -- while his status as one of the world's leading batters is secure after scoring eight centuries since the turn of 2021.

2 years ago·India

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BBC News

Root steps down as England Test captain

Joe Root steps down as England Test captain, citing the "toll" and "impact" the role has had on him.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

'Most Challenging Decision I've had to Make': Joe Root on Stepping Down as England Test Captain

After dispiriting tours of Australia and the Caribbean capped a string of poor results, Joe Root decided to step down as England's Test captain

2 years ago·India

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The Guardian

Rob Key ready to lead England reshuffle after Root resigns as Test captain

Joe Root called time on his five-year tenure as Test captain as English cricket undergoes a leadership reshuffle that is expected to see Rob Key take over as managing director of the men’s team

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Joe Root steps down as England's Test captain

Root was appointed as England's Test captain after Alastair Cook stepped down in 2017 and went on to become its most successful skipper with 27 victories.

2 years ago·India

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