Joe Root hailed for his Ashes leadership

By Rory Dollard
Updated October 11 2021 - 3:42am, first published 3:31am
Coach Chris Silverwood (left) has hailed captain Joe Root (right) for his England leadership.
Coach Chris Silverwood (left) has hailed captain Joe Root (right) for his England leadership.

England head coach Chris Silverwood has credited the "class and empathy" of Joe Root's leadership for ensuring that he was able to select the strongest possible squad for the Ashes tour.

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