Joe Root has resigned as the England men's Test captain after five years, in the wake of a 4-0 Ashes defeat and a 1-0 loss away to West Indies.
Whether in high achievement or failure while daring greatly, he deserves massive credit for leading England during the hardest of times.
England's most successful Test captain Joe Root has stepped down from the leadership role.
Joe Root announces he is ending his term as England's Test cricket captain, saying "it's hit home how much of a toll it has taken on me".
Joe Root has resigned as England's men Test captain, confirming the news on Friday evening [AEST] in a lengthy statement. Root's decision comes after the ...
Joe Root has announced his resignation from the England Test captaincy after five years in the role.