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'A retrograde step' - Butcher criticises Root's return as England captain
Sky Sportsabout 9 hours ago43 views
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Mark Butcher has criticised the decision to reappoint Joe Root as England captain, describing his return to the position as "a retrograde step" for the Test side.
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