Stokes will be a 'brilliant leader'; I am not interested in Test captain's job: Morgan

England white-ball skipper Eoin Morgan has called all-rounder Ben Stokes a "brilliant leader", adding that he will be the perfect fit for the Test captain's job after Joe Root stepped down following reverses in the Ashes and the away series against the West Indies.

Following mounting pressure from former cricketers, Root stepped down earlier this month after leading the England Test side for five years, saying that, "It has been the most challenging decision I have had to make in my career but having discussed this with my family and those closest to me; I know the timing is right."

Stokes is the vice-captain of the Test side and viewed as Root's likely successor. "Obviously Ben is a fantastic player, a brilliant leader, though he doesn't need to have the captain's armband on to lead like he does," said Morgan to Sky Sports.