Root was in the firing line following England’s 4-0 loss in the Ashes, with many former players slamming his tactics and selections. The right-handed batter could not do much with the bat either, averaging 32.2 in five Tests, ending another Ashes tour without a hundred.
The 31-year old sympathised with those losing their jobs, and took responsibility for playing poorly in Australia. However, Root looked ahead to the West Indies tour, and wants to use the series to start afresh.
He was quoted by The Telegraph in this regard:
ECB managing director Ashley Giles, head coach Chris Silverwood and assistant coach Graham Thorpe quit after the Ashes tour. Paul Collingwood will take the reins of the team in the West Indies.
“I’m very much looking forward to that challenge” - Joe Root
The England Test captain added that he is looking forward to the challenge of rebuilding the young squad. The Yorkshire batter added:
England last visited the West Indies in 2019, but they lost the red-ball series comprehensively. The tourists haven’t won a Test series in the Caribbean since 2004.
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