Alastair Cook thinks Joe Root would do a very good job as England captain

Alastair Cook thinks Joe Root would do a very good job as England captain

Former England cricket captain Alastair Cook has said batsman Joe Root would do a very good job at leading the national side. Cook stepped down on 6 February, after taking charge of the team a record 59 times. Root is favourite to succeed Cook, but the Essex opener also suggested that all-rounder Ben Stokes, wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow and batsman Jos Butler could be up for the role. Feb 7, 2017
Alastair Cook steps down as England Test cricket captain

Alastair Cook steps down as England Test cricket captain

Alastair Cook has stepped down as England cricket captain. The opening batsman led the national team a record 59 times, winning two Ashes series and becoming Englands record run scorer in Test matches during his tenure. Feb 6, 2017