Joe Root wants to continue as England Test captain after series defeat vs WI: I have got the support
India Today
Joe Root wants to continue as England captain, he said on Sunday minutes after his team suffered an emphatic defeat to West Indies in the deciding third Test in Grenada.
England Test captain Joe Root says he wants to continue in the role despite the West Indies inflicting yet another series defeat on his side in the deciding third Test in Grenada. Notably, Root has now overseen just one win in 17 Tests and has failed to lead England to a series victory in his last five attempts.
Even before West Indies had secured the series 1-0 after draws in the first two Tests, commentators were questioning whether Root would want to continue as captain after five years in the role.
But Root himself was adamant about his position following their 10-wicket defeat.
"I think I've made it quite clear how I feel about this team," he said.
"I'm very passionate. I feel I've got the support of the men behind me to take the team forward. That's not changed at all."
Earlier, former England bowler Steve Harmison suggested Root should step down.
"For his own sanity he needs to have a long think about what he does with his future," Harmison said during the TV match commentary.
