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Description: Joe Root has stepped down as England Test captain after five years. The 31-year-old ended last month’s 1-0 defeat by West Indies insisting he was 'passionate' about remaining in charge despite the winter’s failed Ashes campaign, but a period of reflection back at home has seen Root change his mind. Subscribe to Guardian Sport ► bit.ly/GDNSport 'I have decided to step down as England men’s Test captain,' he said. 'It has been the most challenging decision I have had to make in my career but having discussed this with my family and those closest to me; I know the timing is right.' Joe Root resigns as England Test cricket captain after torrid run ► theguardian.com/sport/2022/apr/15/joe-root-resigns-as-england-test-cricket-captain-after-torrid-run ‘You’re only as good as your players’: Darren Gough defends Root’s record ► theguardian.com/sport/2022/apr/15/youre-only-as-good-as-your-players-darren-gough-defends-joe-roots-record The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► support.theguardian.com/contribute Website ► theguardian.com Facebook ► facebook.com/theguardian Twitter ► twitter.com/guardian Instagram ► instagram.com/guardian #JoeRroot #England #ECB #Cricket #Root