LONDON: Joe Root came out fighting after Australia retained the Ashes with a thrilling victory in the fourth test at Old Trafford on Sunday but questions remain about his effectiveness as captain.
While Root remains England's best batsman and is still in his prime, not all are convinced that he is getting the best out of his team mates with his decision-making during the four tests so far against Australia being questioned. "His captaincy has been very disappointing and he has to seriously think about whether he is suited for the job and whether it is affecting his batting."Root's record since taking over as captain from Alasdair Cook two years ago has seen series wins at home against India and South Africa and away in Sri Lanka.
Boycott, however, is more concerned with Root's failure to seize on crucial moments during the current series - pointing to Saturday's afternoon session when Australia were wobbling on 63 for four to leave the door slightly ajar."Jofra Archer bowled fast and Stuart Broad with great skill and intensity, the atmosphere was electric with the crowd urging England on to bowl them out cheaply," Boycott said.
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