- Joe Root stepped down as England test captain after dispiriting tours of Australia and the Caribbean capped a string of poor results that prompted calls for him to stand down.
- England have won just one of their previous 17 tests and the pressure had been mounting on Root even before their 1-0 series defeat by the West Indies.
- Since taking charge in 2017 as Alastair Cook’s successor, Root led England in a record 64 tests. His 27 wins and 26 defeats as captain are also records.