Nasser Hussain has warned that even though Ben Stokes is the "obvious choice" to replace Joe Root as England Test captain, they must ensure he is in the "right place mentally and physically" to take on the role.
Root has stood down as skipper after five years in charge following a series defeat to the West Indies. And Stokes is widely viewed as his most likely successor, given he is the current vice-captain and one of the few players guaranteed a spot in the side.
Hussain also feels Stokes is the best option to replace Root, although he does have some concerns. Speaking to Sky Sports, Hussain said: "The difficult thing for Stokes is the point I made about the toll it takes on you as a captain.
