Root equals Vaughan’s record as England captain in 4 fewer Tests

Joe Root has equalled Michael Vaughan’s record for most Test wins as England captain. England’s 227-run win over India on Tuesday was Root’s 26th victory as captain and he has got to the number in 47 matches, four matches less than Vaughan’s 51. Root, who took over captaincy from Alastair Cook in 2017, sits fifth on the list of ‘most matches as captain’ of England.