The two England greats questioned why one of the country's most successful Test venues will not stage a men's Ashes match next summer. This criticism came after England extended their remarkable winning run at Headingley with a dominant victory over Pakistan, which was their seventh consecutive Test win in Leeds.
However, that impressive record will not get a chance to grow during next year's Ashes. Headingley was not included among the venues selected for the 2027 men's series, despite England having enjoyed considerable success against Australia there in recent years.
Instead of a men's Ashes Test, Headingley will host a women's Ashes fixture next summer. Trent Bridge will be the northernmost venue used for the men's series, while Southampton will stage an Ashes Test for the first time.
“Shambolic”: Ben Stokes, Joe Root slam ECB over Headingley’s Ashes 2027 snub
Joe Root, who has both preceded and succeeded Stokes as England's Test captain, admitted that he would have preferred England to have more say over where they play their biggest home series.
“Obviously this is a slightly different system here and a different way that things are done. I think I should probably stay in my lane and understand that it's someone else's job to sort out. As a player, you want to play at the grounds you have most success at as a team, clearly,” Joe Root said, as quoted by the BBC.
“It's a shame we don't get to play here next year, but I'm sure we will see many, many more brilliant Test matches here,” Joe Root added.
“Shame is an understatement. Shambolic would be more appropriate," Ben Stokes wrote on his Instagram story while reacting to Root's statement.
Every day. I think he's kept tabs on things - Joe Root gives update on Stephen Fleming
Joe Root also provided an update on incoming England Test coach Stephen Fleming, who has not yet officially taken charge of the red-ball side. Marcus Trescothick is currently overseeing the team as interim coach in the series against Pakistan National Cricket Team, while Fleming is expected to begin his tenure in South Africa series.
“Every day. I think he's kept tabs on things. It's just been great to have him on the end of the phone.
“I can speak to him as much or as little as I like, and it's great that he's very invested already in what we're trying to achieve. There's been constant communication with me and Marcus as well," Joe Root said.
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