The Ashes: Joe Root must step down as England captain after debacle in Australia, says Geoffrey Boycott

The Ashes: Geoffrey Boycott said many of Joe Root's decisions were wrong, such as batting first on a seamer-friendly pitch at the Gabba while leaving out James Anderson and Stuart Broad who have over 1,100 Test wickets between them.

Joe Root must step down as England captain after his team's meek surrender in Melbourne ensured Australia retained the Ashes, former England batsman Geoffrey Boycott said on Tuesday.

Australia's commanding victory in the third Test by an innings and 14 runs gave the hosts an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series.