Joe Root uncertain on future as England captain after Test defeat
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 12:16 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Joe Root expressed uncertainty regarding his future as England's captain after stepping in for Ben Stokes during the team's 253-run defeat to New Zealand in the second Test. Root emphasized that he does not know what the next steps will be following this significant loss. This game adds to the challenges facing England in the series. The team has faced a chaotic fortnight of performances, further placing pressure on the leadership dynamics within the squad.
- •Joe Root took over the captaincy from Ben Stokes.
- •England lost to New Zealand by 253 runs in the second Test.
- •Root questioned what the next steps are for the captaincy.
- •The match adds to England's challenging sequence of results.
- 12:16 PMBBC Sport — 'What happens next? You tell me!' - Root on England captaincy
"Joe Root says he doesn't know what will happen next with the England captaincy having stepped in for Ben Stokes during England's 253-run defeat to New Zealand in the second Test.
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