- England dominate third Test to beat India by an innings
- His 27th Test win sees Root overtake Michael Vaughan
A smiling and mellow Joe Root was delighted to overtake Michael Vaughan to become England’s most successful Test captain. The overwhelming innings win over India, a slam dunk before lunch on the fourth day, at Root’s home ground, notched up his 27th win in 55 games.
“I couldn’t be more proud, proud to have gone past Michael,” he said. “But you don’t do that on your own as a captain, it’s down to the group of players and the coaching staff as well. It’s all one big thing.
Written by Tanya Aldred at Emirates Headingley
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/aug/28/joe-root-down-to-players-coaching-staff-england-india-captain under the title “Root thanks players after becoming England’s most successful Test captain”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
