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Joe Root "will be respected as a leader"
Former Australian cricketer Jason Gillespie has called Joe Root's announcement as England captain an "exciting" time for the sport.
Gillespie worked with Joe Root for 5 years whilst he was coaching at Yorkshire County Cricket Club.
Speaking to Hugh Ferris, Gillespie explains how the twenty six year old will be able to "find a good balance between being one of the lads and having that respect as leader".
(Photo: Joe Root celebrates with teammates, Credit: Getty Images)
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