"I just want my friend to be OK." Whenever you speak to England players or coaches, past or present, about what Joe Root is really like as a captain, one theme emerges more strongly than any other.

Joe Root (right) begins arguably the most important six months of his captaincy without Ben Stokes (left) England v India, first LV= Insurance Test Venue: Trent Bridge Date: 4-8 August Time: 11:00 BST ...