Root named new England captain. File Pic[/caption]Internet Desk: The England Cricket Board (ECB) have confirmed that Joe Root will be the new Test skipper of England cricket Team while all-rounder Stokes will be his deputy. Few days ago Alastair Cook left the captaincy and said he will continue as a player for England.
Root was among the favourites to take on the charge and his name as captain was confirmed on Monday by the England and Wales Cricket Board.
The 26-year-old will become England's 80th Test captain.
"It is a huge honour to be given the England Test captaincy," said Root. "I feel privileged, humbled and very excited.
"We have a very good group of players and I’m looking forward to leading them out in the summer, building on Alastair’s achievements and making the most of our talents in the years ahead.
"The senior guys in the changing room play a very influential role and whilst there’s a natural progression for me it’s a huge support to know that they are there to help and advise."
The Yorkshireman will have to wait for his first Test in charge with England not set to don the whites again until the start of their home series against South Africa on July 6.
The four Tests against the Proteas will be followed by a three-Test home series against the West Indies and then the away Ashes next Australian summer.
"Joe is the right man to be our next Test Captain and I’m thrilled that he has accepted the role," said Director of Cricket and former skipper Andrew Strauss.
"He is universally respected by his team mates, passionate about driving the Test team forward and extremely excited about the prospect of leading his country.
"I’m also delighted that Ben Stokes will take over from Joe as vice-captain of the team. He has real presence and influence within the team environment that serve as a great source of support for Joe.
"I have no doubts that the responsibility will also help Ben to continue his rapid rise as a world class all-rounder."
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