Root to captain game-by-game but is 'envious' of Stokes-McCullum dynamic

Joe Root has stated he is approaching the England captaincy on a 'game-by-game basis' rather than committing to a long-term role. Root admitted he feels 'slightly envious' of Ben Stokes for having the opportunity to work with head coach Brendon McCullum. The comments suggest Root values the Stokes-McCullum partnership that has transformed England's Test cricket approach.