Joe Root desires to remain as England captain regardless of West Indies defeat

Joe Root (front centre) has won 27 of his 64 games as England Test captain

Joe Root has reiterated his desire to remain England captain after his side’s series defeat by West Indies.

England slumped to a 10-wicket defeat in the third Test in Grenada as their winless run stretched to nine Tests.

Root, who has been captain since 2017, has now overseen four series defeats in a row, this loss coming on the back of the 4-0 Ashes humbling by Australia.

“I’m still very passionate about taking this team forward,” said Root, who has won a record 27 Tests leading England.

“I feel there’s the support of the dressing room behind me and I’m desperate to see them smile and celebrating because we don’t feel that far away.”

England have only won one of 17 Tests going back to February 2021 – their worst run since the 1980s.

They also trail India 2-1 in a five-Test series that was postponed last summer with one game left to play.

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