England fast bowler Stuart Broad wrote in his Mail on Sunday column that he was not thinking about replacing Joe Root as the Test captain. Root stepped down from the position last Friday (April 15).

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Former English cricketers are supporting Ben Stokes' name for the leadership role, but Broad is also seen as a short-term option.

Commenting on the same line, the 35-year-old pacer said he hadn’t given it any thought and his focus is currently on making a comeback to the Test side. Recently, Broad and James Anderson were dropped from the Test squad before the tour of West Indies. 

“I am aware that my name has been touted as a potential successor to Joe as England captain and I guess that is because I am an experienced centrally contracted player who has been around the international game a long time," he wrote.

“However, it is not something I have given any thought to because firstly I am not currently in possession of a shirt within the England test team and my focus is very much on changing that by taking wickets for Nottinghamshire over the next few weeks." 

“I would argue we are in a fairly unique position as far as selection for the test team goes right now in that there are only two players whose names you could write in pen on the scorecard. One of them is Joe Root, the other is Ben Stokes."

Stuart Broad may have been frustrated by his recent exclusion, but it hasn't affected his relationship with the former skipper Root.

“People may question my relationship with Joe given recent history but I’ve always been good at differentiating between friendship and business."

“From my point of view, that’s professional sport and it would never stop me enjoying a nice glass of red wine or playing a round of golf with those who came to such decisions," he added.

(REUTERS INPUTS)