Joe Root in the firing line after calamity in Caribbean – what next for England?
England are returning home from the West Indies nursing another bruising series defeat after a 10-wicket loss in the deciding Test.
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Joe Root's Future As England Captain In Doubt After West Indies Rout: Report
Joe Root may be "passionate" about remaining as England's Test captain but should he stay in the post after the West Indies inflicted the latest damaging defeat of his tenure? In January, the 31-year-old star batter insisted he wanted to begin the process of helping rebuild England's red-ball fortunes by continuing to lead the team in the Caribbean following their humiliating 4-0 Ashes series loss in Australia. But a thumping 10-wicket defeat in the third and final Test against the West Indies in Grenada on Sunday condemned England to a 1-0 series loss after two draws.
Joe Root says he is still the man to ‘take England forward’ after series defeat
With speculation about his future as England captain at fever pitch after England slumped to defeat against West Indies in Grenada to confirm another lost series, Joe Root has recommitted himself to the role, insisting the team are rapidly improving and that he remains the best person to lead them into the next phase of their development.
Joe Root ‘passionate’ about remaining as England captain despite damaging defeat
Joe Root insists he has no intention of walking away as England captain despite the West Indies delivering another damaging blow to his leadership.
Joe Root needs to resign as England captain ‘for his own good’ – Steve Harmison
Steve Harmison believes Joe Root should resign as England Test captain for “his own mental sanity”.
WI vs ENG: West Indies Thrash England By 10 Wickets In 3rd Test To Win Series 1-0
West Indies crushed England by 10 wickets to win the third Test and claim the three-match series on Sunday. Set just 28 for victory after dismissing the tourists for 120 in their second innings, openers Kraigg Brathwaite (20) and John Campbell (6) knocked off the runs inside five overs. The first two Tests in Antigua and Barbados had ended in tame draws. England were dismissed for 204 in their first innings while West Indies made 297.
West Indies beat England by 10 wickets to win 3rd Test and series
West Indies crushed England by 10 wickets to win the third Test and claim the three-match series on Sunday.
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