Joe Root must step down as England captain after his team's meek surrender in Melbourne ensured Australia retained the Ashes, England cricketing great Geoffrey Boycott says. Joe Root is under pressure after England's capitulation in the third test, handing the Ashes to Australia. "If he really believes what he says then maybe it is time he gave up the captaincy of the England cricket team. Former England captain Michael Vaughan has no doubt that test match cricket has slipped down the priorities in English cricket. But we’re not a good enough cricketing nation to take our eye off the ball of test match cricket.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 29, 2021 11:20 UTC