5 takeaways from Joe Root's first captaincy stint

#2 Suits England's attitude

Root understands the facets of modern game and hence is the perfect leader of this team

England cricket has changed immensely in the last three years. Their ODI team was revamped to include power-hitters and the roaring success of this strategy is evident in the massive runs they have scored and chased in the last couple of years.

In Tests too, the likes of Stokes, Jonny Bairstow and Moeen Ali have injected aggression.The English team now believe in dominating the proceedings and are not afraid of taking their chances even if it means embracing massive risk.

Alastair Cook was too old a captain to lead this side as he was more passive in his approach. England required a more active captain to lead the team and to support this aggressive brand of cricket.

And in the Test series against South Africa, Root has demonstrated that he is the best man to lead this aggressive team. The English skipper was aggressive with his field placing and his batting too exhibited intent.

Root understands the conditions in which his all-rounders, Stokes and Ali can strive and he gives them the space to express themselves. Also, he supported Stuart Broad with his attacking bowling plans and allowed the bowler to bowl freely.

To ensure that England continue with this aggressive approach in the future as well, it is important that Root controls the reins of the team.