Joe Root has vowed to 'take England 'forward' after repeating his intention to continue as Test captain for the foreseeable future.
Root, 31, enjoyed a stellar year with the bat in 2021, but his tenure as England skipper was the subject of much criticism after series defeats to India and New Zealand were followed with a harrowing Ashes tour.
The visitors went down 4-0 in Australia, bringing extra scrutiny on the Yorkshireman's position.
