Root takes over as England's Test captain
Joe Root, who had been operating vice-captain under his predecessor, Alastair Cook, since May 2015, had his promotion officially confirmed after it was approved by the England and Wales Cricket Board.
Published : Feb 13, 2017 16:48 IST
Joe Root has been named as new Test captain of England, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Monday.
Yorkshire batsman Root, previously England's vice-captain, had been the overwhelming favourite to replace Alastair Cook ever since the Essex opener resigned as Test skipper after a national record 59 matches in charge last week.
Root, who made his England debut under Cook, is now widely regarded as England's leading batsman.
"It is a huge honour to be given the England Test captaincy," Root said in an ECB statement. "I feel privileged, humbled and very excited."