Joe Root has captained England to more Test victories than any other leader, but his win percentage places him sixth among captains who have led aquint of 30 matches.

Against the modern heavyweights Australia and India, Root's record drops to 29% wins, a stark contrast to Mike Brearley's 57% success in the same opposition.

England's run rate under Root sits at 3.16 runs per over, compared with 4.40 under Ben Stokes, while the average balls per wicket is 54.9 for Root versus 46.3 for Stokes.

Root credits the past four years with a mindset shift that removes fear and lets talent flourish; he also hopes to close the gap on Sachin Tendulkar’s record as the series against Pakistan begins.