Joe Root captains England, admits envy of Stokes‑McCullum duo

England’s Test side will be led by Joe Root on a match‑by‑match basis, according to his recent comments. Root said this flexible approach allows him to adjust leadership responsibilities according to form and conditions.

He also admitted feeling a slight envy of Ben Stokes for the chemistry he shares with New Zealand’s Brendon McCullum, noting the value of that partnership. The English captain hopes to learn from the duo’s dynamic to improve shared leadership within the team.