Chris Rogers: 'Joe Root isn't an opener'

Australian batsman Chris Rogers has said that Joe Root should not be an opening batsman for England.

The 23-year-old has averaged just 25 since scoring a century during last summer's Ashes at Lord's.

The Middlesex captain told The Times: "I don't particularly think Joe Root's an opener. He plays spin well and he's better suited to the middle order."

Root has made 15 Test-match appearance for England since making his debut in 2012.