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England captain Joe Root promises exciting brand of cricket

England captain Joe Root promises exciting brand of cricket

Newly appointed England captain Joe Root promises an exciting brand of cricket as the 26-year-old succeeds Alastair Cook, despite having skippered in only four previous first-class matches.

WATCH MORE: Joe Root's pint-sized England career

READ MORE: New England captain to seek advice of former skippers

Published
15 February 2017
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