Root vows not to rip up Stokes' work ahead of Pakistan Test

England captain Joe Root insists he will not 'ripping up' the work of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum ahead of the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley.

Root, returning to the role following Stokes' retirement, spoke highly of Dan Lawrence’s off-spin bowling and stated the team aims to build upon the successful 'Bazball' approach rather than discarding it completely. librea.one