Joe Root is poised for a second stint as England's Test captain, succeeding Ben Stokes, with his tenure likely extending through next summer's Ashes against Australia.
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Jul 24, 2026
05:44 pm
What's the storyFormer England captain Joe Root is poised to reclaim his position as the captain of the national Test cricket team, The Athletic reported on Friday.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is expected to make an official announcement soon, confirming Root's leadership for the upcoming three-match series against Pakistan, starting August 19.
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If appointed, Root's first full assignment will be England's away Test series against South Africa.
Joe Root, now 35, resumes England Test captaincy in 2026, rekindling a role he once left behind due to its toll on his well-being.
