India, June 28 -- England Test captain Ben Stokes' sudden international retirement has sent shockwaves not only through English cricket but also the cricketing fraternity. It has emerged that the 35-year-old had announced his retirement before the start of Day 4 against New Zealand at the Trent Bridge in Nottingham. With England also set to square off in a series against Pakistan this summer, it remains to be seen who will succeed the seam-bowling all-rounder as the next full-time captain in the longest format.

Here are 3 candidates who can replace Ben Stokes as England's Test captain

3) Joe Root

Will England go back to Joe Root? The Yorkshire batter is the most successful England skipper that they have had in Tests. While Root had cap...