Cook to quit England Captaincy - Telegraph

[BeautifulGame]

When Cook’s departure is confirmed by the England and Wales Cricket Board, with an announcement expected this week, then Root will be appointed Test captain at the age of 26 and just over four years since his debut.

Cook has been mulling over his future since the end of the India tour and sources have indicated he is ready to walk away from the job after four years and 59 matches in charge.

Root is the only candidate to take over, with Ben Stokes almost certain to be appointed his deputy, and lead England’s Ashes campaign in Australia later this year.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2017/01/09/england-captain-alastair-cook-prepares-stand-joe-root-ready/

[Cricketics]

This one was coming anytime.

 

Feel someone like Bairstow would make a perfect deputy to Root than Stokes.

 

So with Root's appointment, we have all four 4 top batsmen - Kohli, Root, Williamson and Smith, now as captains. This is going to be a brilliant era of cricket. Interesting next four years to come for all 4 captains. 4 of the best players in the world. 

 

 

[coffee_rules]

Dhoni effect?