joe Root heaped reward on Ben Stokes for his captaincy within the English summer season, saying it has been a pleasure to play below the brand new Test captain who has begun his stint on a excessive with sequence wins over New Zealand and South Africa.
Great pleasure to see Stokes take to captaincy like duck to water: Root (AP Photo)
HIGHLIGHTSEngland accomplished a 2-1 sequence victory over South Africa at residenceBen Stokes’s Test captaincy stint has begun on a excessiveRoot mentioned he has loved enjoying below Stokes’s captaincy
Former England captain Joe Root mentioned he has loved enjoying below Ben Stokes’s Test captaincy within the English summer season the place the senior nationwide crew overturned a poor run of type to grow to be potential world beaters within the longest format of the sport. Root mentioned Stokes has continued to be an affect participant for England even after taking on the burden of accountability as captain.
England have been struggling to crack the Test code regardless of having grow to be one of many most interesting white-ball facet in world cricket. Before Joe Root stepped down earlier this yr, England had received solely 2 Tests in a 17-match part. After England misplaced the Ashes and misplaced to the West Indies in West Indies, wholesale adjustments have been made to the management group and training workers as Stokes changed Root as captain and Chris Silverwood was sacked from the position.
Ever since Stokes joined arms with Silverwood’s successor, Brendon McCullum, England have performed a refreshingly aggressive model of cricket that has helped them produce the fitting outcomes. Adopting the much-talked-about ‘Bazball’ strategy, England have clear swept defending Test champions New Zealand 3-0, crushed India in a rescheduled Test and crushed South Africa 2-1 at residence.
“It’s been incredible, great fun to be a part of, great fun to play the style of cricket we have, and to get back to winning ways as well,” Root instructed Sky Sports after England’s 9-wicket win within the London Test towards South Africa on Monday.
Root mentioned the environment within the dressing room has been calm and Stokes has stood out along with his clear messaging because the Test captain within the new set-up.
“I am absolutely thrilled for him [Stokes]. He has been awesome. He’s galvanised the team really well, been really clear with his messaging. He leads by example on the field,” Root added.
Stokes has begun his full-time stint as Test captain with a powerful document and Root mentioned the all-rounder has eased into the robust position.
“He’s led in each manner potential this summer season. It’s been an actual pleasure to look at him take to that place like a duck to water,” Root added.
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