Joe Root last captained England in Test cricket during the 2022 West Indies series, stepping down after a challenging campaign that marked the end of his leadership tenure.
Root was England's Test captain from 2017 to 2022
Jun 17, 2026
09:20 am
What's the storyJoe Root is back as England's Test captain after a four-year hiatus.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) appointed him as the interim skipper for the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval, starting June 17.
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