Joe Root steps down as England captain after five years as job takes 'toll'
Joe Root has stepped down as England Test captain, admitting that the role has taken a «toll». Root has endured a torrid 12 months with England including a failed Ashes campaign and last month's 1-0 defeat by the West Indies. Ad/> And having «had time to reflect» on his return from the Caribbean tour, Root announced his decision to resign as skipper.


