Joe Root has been given backing to continue as England Test captain by Andrew Strauss and will lead the team again on the West Indies tour.
Chris Silverwood, Ashley Giles and Graham Thorpe have lost their jobs in the wake of the 4-0 loss to Australia, but there is little time for reflection with a red-ball tour of the West Indies set to begin on March 8.
Strauss, who’s stepped in in a short-term role as managing director of England men’s cricket, said at Lord’s on Friday: “It’s probably worth saying at this stage that Joe Root will be captaining the side in the West Indies.
“Having spoken to him, it is absolutely clear the extent of his commitment to moving this England Test team forward. He’s got incredible motivation and energy to do that.
“He’s bruised, hugely disappointed by what went on in the Ashes and I think it goes without saying there are many others in the same boat on that one, but he has the respect of the players, they all play for him and obviously he sets a magnificent example both on and off the field.
“I’m very happy to give him my support and make sure we have the right structure around him to take pressure off him and make sure he can do his job.”
Former Test captain Strauss is eager to announce the touring party for the West Indies as soon as possible with players and staff set to fly out on February 24.
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