Joe Root told to quit as England captain with Stuart Broad named as ideal replacement

Joe Root has been told to quit as England’s Test captain with Stuart Broad seen as the Yorkshireman’s ideal replacement, according to former England man Nick Compton.

Root led England through an embarrassing 4-0 series loss to arch rivals Australia at this winter’s Ashes series, with the skipper and the rest of England’s hierarchy being held accountable for the showing

As a result, managing director Ashley Giles, head coach Chris Silverwood and assistant Graham Thorpe have all made way this week following the dismal display down under.

And now captain Root has been urged to step down from his role by former opener Compton.

Compton told Sky Sports : “If we are honest, his captaincy hasn't been good enough.

“There have been situations where he has been behind the eight ball and not on the front foot.

“With Chris Silverwood getting the boot, in some ways you would have more respect for Joe if he resigned."

Root had his position consolidated by interim managing director Andrew Strauss though , who revealed that the Yorkshireman would lead England in their tour of West Indies next month.

Strauss said: “Having spoken to him [Root], it is absolutely clear the extent of his commitment to taking this England cricket team forward.

“He has got incredible motivation and energy to do that…

“I'm very happy to give him my support, and make sure that we've got the right sort of structure around him to take the pressure off him and allow him to do his job on the pitch."

Compton however has conflicting views to his fellow former opening batter, and thinks it is time for Root to hand the role over to someone else, more specifically pace bowler Broad.

He commented: “I do think it is time for a change and I think someone like Broad, in