Former England pace bowler Darren Gough and the current interim managing director of county side Yorkshire, Darren Gough, has said that Joe Root was a hugely respected figure in the dressing room and he had done a “good job” as skipper, but just one win in 17 Tests was what went against him. Root stepped down as captain of the England Test side following another series loss, this time to West Indies.

However, Gough, 51, who played 58 Tests and 159 ODIs, issued a staunch defence of Root, terming his criticism by former cricketers over a string of losses “hurtful.” “I think he’s done a good job, I really do.