Root was selected as Sir Alastair Cook's replacement in 2017, and holds the record for the most number of matches and wins as England Test skipper.

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Joe Root has ventured down as England Test skipper following a run of unfortunate outcomes covered by discouraging voyages through Australia and the Caribbean.

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The 31-year-old was named as Alastair Cook's replacement in 2017 and holds the record for the most number of matches and wins as England Test chief.

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His 27 triumphs put him in front of Michael Vaughan (26), Alastair Cook, and Andrew Strauss (24 each). Be that as it may, of his last 17 Tests in control, he won only one.

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Series losses to India (Ongoing), New Zealand at home and an Ashes whipping in the down under followed by the misfortune against West Indies

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the red ball side slip to the lower part of the World Test Championship table with Root administering his 26th loss as captain, which is likewise an England record.

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"In the wake of getting back from the Caribbean visit having opportunity and energy to reflect, I have chosen to venture down as England Men's Test skipper.

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It has been the most difficult choice I have needed to make in my vocation yet having talked about this with my family and those nearest to me

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I realize the timing is correct, Root said in an explanation delivered by the ECB.

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Root was selected as Sir Alastair Cook's replacement in 2017, and holds the record for the most number of matches and wins as England Test skipper.

Root was selected as Sir Alastair Cook's replacement in 2017, and holds the record for the most number of matches and wins as England Test skipper.

Joe Root has ventured down as England Test skipper following a run of unfortunate outcomes covered by discouraging voyages through Australia and the Caribbean.

Joe Root has ventured down as England Test skipper following a run of unfortunate outcomes covered by discouraging voyages through Australia and the Caribbean.

The 31-year-old was named as Alastair Cook's replacement in 2017 and holds the record for the most number of matches and wins as England Test chief.

The 31-year-old was named as Alastair Cook's replacement in 2017 and holds the record for the most number of matches and wins as England Test chief.

His 27 triumphs put him in front of Michael Vaughan (26), Alastair Cook, and Andrew Strauss (24 each). Be that as it may, of his last 17 Tests in control, he won only one.

His 27 triumphs put him in front of Michael Vaughan (26), Alastair Cook, and Andrew Strauss (24 each). Be that as it may, of his last 17 Tests in control, he won only one.

Series losses to India (Ongoing), New Zealand at home and an Ashes whipping in the down under followed by the misfortune against West Indies

Series losses to India (Ongoing), New Zealand at home and an Ashes whipping in the down under followed by the misfortune against West Indies

the red ball side slip to the lower part of the World Test Championship table with Root administering his 26th loss as captain, which is likewise an England record.

the red ball side slip to the lower part of the World Test Championship table with Root administering his 26th loss as captain, which is likewise an England record.

"In the wake of getting back from the Caribbean visit having opportunity and energy to reflect, I have chosen to venture down as England Men's Test skipper.

"In the wake of getting back from the Caribbean visit having opportunity and energy to reflect, I have chosen to venture down as England Men's Test skipper.

It has been the most difficult choice I have needed to make in my vocation yet having talked about this with my family and those nearest to me

It has been the most difficult choice I have needed to make in my vocation yet having talked about this with my family and those nearest to me

I realize the timing is correct, Root said in an explanation delivered by the ECB.

I realize the timing is correct, Root said in an explanation delivered by the ECB.

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