Updated On: 01 September, 2022 06:34 PM IST | London | IANS
Root stepped down from captaincy on April 16th following a disappointing streak of 1 win from 17 Test matches. However, having led the side for 64 games, he registered 27 wins which is the most by any English captain

Joe Root reacts as he walks back to the pavilion after losing his wicket during play on day 3 of the first Test match between England and South Africa. Pic/ AFP
Joe Root has admitted the England Test captaincy sucked the life out of him and when he realised that it was affecting his family life, he chose to resign from the post.
On April 16, Root stepped down as England`s Test captain after leading the side in 64 matches, registering 27 wins, the most by any men`s Test captain from the country in the longest format of the game.