Joe Root Declines England White-Ball Captaincy Role

Former England captain Joe Root has ruled himself out of the running for England's white-ball captaincy following Jos Buttler's resignation after a poor Champions Trophy campaign. Root, who led the Test team from 2017 to 2022, expressed confidence in the team's talent and potential to bounce back. Former captain Eoin Morgan suggested Ben Stokes as a transitional leader and Harry Brook as a long-term option for the white-ball captaincy. Meanwhile, Root is focused on the upcoming five-match Test series against India, which marks the start of the World Test Championship cycle 2025-27, with both teams eager to make a strong start. England's preparations are also aimed at reclaiming the Ashes later this year.