Root not expecting to be England white ball captain

Former test skipper Joe Root has ruled himself out of contention for Englands white-ball captaincy, saying the ship has sailed to take over the role following Jos Buttlers resignation.

England need a new limited-overs captain after Buttler stepped down during their dismal Champions Trophy campaign in Pakistan, where they lost all three matches, but Root expected the team to bounce back from their failure.

Asked about the white-ball captaincy, Root told Sky Sports on Friday: I dont think so. I think that ships sailed. I think Ive done my time as a captain in England.

But Im sure whoever gets the opportunity to do it will be extremely proud and do a brilliant job.

The Champions Trophy was disappointing. We didnt play anywhere near what were capable of but theres so much talent and so much more to come from that team.

The 30-year-old is looking ahead to the home test series against India from June 20 and the Ashes in Australia from November 21, where he hopes to secure his first series win after past defeats.

I think were capable of (winning The Ashes). I think weve got to look after things leading up to that. Weve got to play some really strong cricket at home, he added.

We are good in our own conditions but with India coming over for a five-match series theres no hiding place. Its a long old slog, youve got to be consistent. REUTERS

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