BBCNEWS BBC News June 4, 2024 19:20:00
He does a jump and a skip forjoy. he'd never been a permanent county captain when he was chosen to lead his country in 2017, a fresh and cheerful face to take the team forward. he'd captained england for more tests than anyone else in history, and win more matches, too. when lockdown forced the squad into bio—secure bubbles, root led them through it. but this would be as close as he got to the ashes. his england team were unable to win any of the three series they played against australia. their most recent defeat came as part of a run of one win in 17 tests. nevertheless, root thought he co...