Kevin Pietersen believes there is "no obvious choice" to replace Joe Root as England 's Test captain and there will be "issues" for anyone who takes on the role.
Root announced on Friday that he had decided to step down after five years as skipper. It comes in the wake of a dismal Ashes series in Australia, and a record of just one victory in the team's last 17 Tests.
Root's personal form has remained strong, but in his resignation statement the Yorkshire batter spoke of the "toll" the captaincy had taken on him. His optimistic final line read: "I look forward to helping the next captain, my teammates and coaches in whatever way I can."
