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Former Pakistan batsman Nasir Jamshed is the latest cricketer to be provisionally suspended as investigations continue into a potential match-fixing plot at the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

"He likes to joke around, but there is also a very serious side to Joe Root, he is a steely character."

Joe Root says he feels "privileged, humbled and very excited" after being given the "huge honour" of being named England's new Test captain.

Ben Stokes is an Ian Botham-like leader, says David Gower, after the England allrounder was named Test vice-captain, under new skipper Joe Root.

Joe Root's CV was always destined to have 'England captain' on it.

Joe Root has long been touted as a future England captain and following Alastair Cook’s decision to step down from the role, the Yorkshireman’s time is now.

Joe Root is "humbled" to have been named as England's new Test captain and cannot wait to get started in the role.

Andrew Strauss is backing Joe Root to succeed as England Test captain after his appointment was confirmed on Monday.

Nasser Hussain called Joe Root "the obvious choice" after he was named the new England Test captain, replacing Alastair Cook.

Spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja picked up four wickets apiece to lead India to a comprehensive 208-run win over Bangladesh on day five of their one-off Test in Hyderabad.

Joe Root has been confirmed as Alastair Cook's successor as England Test captain.