Joe Root’s Test Captaincy Record Examined
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Joe Root’s Test Captaincy Record Examined

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Joe Root is returning as England captain, having already led the team in a record number of Test matches. This comes after Ben Stokes stepped down from the role.

Root previously oversaw 64 Tests as England skipper, surpassing Alastair Cook’s previous record of 59. While he holds the record for most Tests captained, his win-loss ratio is mixed. He led England to 17 victories, 26 defeats and 21 draws.

The Yahoo Sports article highlights that Root returns to the role having already overseen a record number of Tests as England skipper. The reason for his return is due to Ben Stokes stepping down from the position.

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