Not sure who the alternative is
Brook not quite right/ready for Test captain, as well as the general feeling that all format captaincy is tough ask for anyone. Who else is in a position to captain? Duckett the only other player established in the team and likely to play all games.
Posted By: Basil Wrathbone on July 24th 2026 at 12:51:51
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- Word is Root is about to be reappointed as Test captain. I don't know about that. (n/m) (Other Sports) - DrDublin, Jul 24, 12:39:30
- That's a mistake, but perhaps one they have to make? (Other Sports) - megson, Jul 24, 12:53:54
- Is it entirely of our own making though? (Other Sports) - Tricky Hawes, Jul 24, 13:28:31
- Not sure who the alternative is (Other Sports) - Basil Wrathbone, Jul 24, 12:51:51
- get Strauss out of retirement. make him captain, but never play him. (Other Sports) - megson, Jul 24, 12:55:18
- vmt, but go further... (Other Sports) - Tombs, Jul 24, 13:30:05
- What's Mike Brearley up to these days? Still do a job. (n/m) (Other Sports) - DrDublin, Jul 24, 14:09:55
- vmt, but go further... (Other Sports) - Tombs, Jul 24, 13:30:05
- get Strauss out of retirement. make him captain, but never play him. (Other Sports) - megson, Jul 24, 12:55:18
- That's a mistake, but perhaps one they have to make? (Other Sports) - megson, Jul 24, 12:53:54
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