Joe Root has not dismissed the possibility of extending his unexpected return as England’s Test captain, indicating he is taking on the role on a "game-by-game basis" amid the ongoing uncertainty surrounding regular skipper Ben Stokes.
Root stepped back into the breach for the second Rothesay Test at the Kia Oval after Stokes and Gus Atkinson were stood down for breaking team protocols during a night out in London. The call came from managing director Rob Key, leaving Root to navigate a challenging situation.
