Former England cricketer Michael Atherton had suggested that Alastair Cook could be considered for a role as assistant coach after the Ashes, believing that a contrasting voice may help England reset standards following a disappointing period.
Root accomplished this upward movement in the charts during the second Test against West Indies at Nottingham. In the second innings, Root scored 122 in 178 balls, with 10 fours. His runs came at a strike rate of 68.53.