Joe Root
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The Durham all-rounder will lead England’s men in the home series against New Zealand starting at Lord’s on 2 June
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‘At least I didn’t get up and slap anybody’, chancellor says in interview after tough week
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Paul Collingwood, the interim head Test coach, says England have ‘bottomed out’ and that Joe Root has the backing of the players and management
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With speculation about his future as England captain at fever pitch after England slumped to defeat against West Indies in Grenada, Joe Root has recommitted himself to the role
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West Indies series defeat could be final straw for Root and now England must be more flexible in approach to captaincy
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Joe Root has said ‘certain things should stay in the room’ with regards to Jimmy Anderson and Stuart Broad missing out on the West Indies tour
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