Joe Root has a simple wish as he approaches the first of 10 Tests against India and Australia that will largely decide whether he is remembered as a success as England captain. ‘Cricket has to be secondary, a long way down the line, and he should take as long as he needs. Root now goes into the five-match India series without 'the heartbeat' of the England side‘That’s why it’s important we keep on talking,’ said Root. ‘I didn’t agree with everything Nasser said, that’s fine, but you could tell how much he wants England to be successful. We need to make a good start to this series and that’s all I can concentrate on right now.’That and his absent and much-missed friend Stokes.

Source: Daily Mail August 02, 2021 15:10 UTC