Why was Joe Root named England captain instead of 'vice-captain' Harry Brook for second ENG vs NZ Test?

England named Joe Root as interim captain for the second Test against New Zealand as Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson faced a disciplinary issue following a nightclub incident. New Zealand lead 1-0 after a 115-run victory in the first Test at Lord's, which began on June 4. The ECB said it was investigating a breach of team protocols after Stokes and Atkinson were seen at a nightclub in the early hours of Monday. In response, the governing body named an updated squad for the second Test starting June 17, excluding Stokes and Atkinson and adding Jofra Archer and Jordan Cox. Rob Key explained that Root's appointment reflected leadership needs and timing, with disciplinary concerns playing a factor but not the main reason.