I don’t think Archer has much respect for him. Think he would choose Morgan over him every single time. I noticed the body language yesterday too... the whole team looked a bit lethargic and not up for the fight. Root’s captaincy is totally uninspiring. If he’s going to stay in the job he really needs to pick the brains of Vaughan and Strauss, who have been two of the best man managers in red ball cricket in the last 20 years for England.
Hmmm..interesting take on things. Giles saying Root will be captain in 24 matches time is insanity, he has no feel for the job and it’s affecting his batting- you cannot argue with stats since taking over, don’t like only figures myself, but they rarely lie.
As for Archer, misused by Root yes, in the summer and now, but I guess a lot maybe down to the player himself, bowling in tests is hard work on batter friendly wickets. I think he is a limited overs bowler...and will have a very short test career...just a gut feeling.
The one thing you can do if skippering is not natural is lead from the front but Roots own game is suffering.i feel a bit sorry for him actually.
Sometimes the hard decision is better taken early, wonder if the England management can see it and ignore it or not see it at all
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