Root calls on England to be 'good human beings'
Joe Root calls on his England players to be "really good role models and human beings" at the start of his second reign as Test captain.
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Notable Quotes
"You always want to represent your country in the best possible light."
— Joe Root , Athlete
"The only thing we can do to rectify that is be really good role models, good human beings and put in really strong performances on the field."
— Joe Root , Athlete
"It is going to have a slightly different look to it but that is OK."
— Joe Root , Athlete
Key People
Babar Azam is the captain of the Pakistan national cricket team.
Ben Stokes is the captain of the England Test cricket team.
Brendon McCullum is the head coach of the England cricket team.
Harry Brook is an English cricketer recognized for his batting prowess.
Joe Root is an English cricketer and the former captain of the England Test team.
Salman Ali Agha is the captain of the Pakistan cricket team.
Former New Zealand captain and current leading candidate for England Test coach.
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Joe Root calls on his England players to be "really good role models and human beings" at the start of his second reign as Test captain.
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