Interim managing director Andrew Strauss has revealed that Joe Root will remain as England captain for the upcoming tour of the West Indies.

On the back of a 4-0 defeat to Australia in the Ashes, the futures of many high-level personnel has come under review, including that of Root's.

However, while Chris Silverwood, Ashley Giles and Graham Thorpe have all left their respective roles behind the scenes, Strauss says that Root will retain his spot as leader of the Test side.

Strauss is quoted by The Mirror as saying: "There's a lot of work to do, primarily ahead of the West Indies tour. Joe Root will be captain for that series and we will look to appoint an interim coach with soundings being taken on that at the moment from inside and outside the organisation.

"The only way we can look at it is to get through the West Indies tour which is about five weeks on duty and there is some time after that to take a step back and think strategically about the needs of the England cricket team.

"Having spoken to Joe it is absolutely clear the extent of his commitment to taking this side forward – he has incredible motivation and energy to do that.

"He is bruised and disappointed by what went on the Ashes but he has the respect of the players they all play for him and obviously he sets a magnificent example both on and off the field."

The first Test match against the West Indies is scheduled to start on March 8.