Joe Root returns as England Test captain, succeeding Ben Stokes, while Stephen Fleming replaces Brendon McCullum as head coach after a recent series loss to New Zealand.
Root previously captained England from 2017 to 2022
Jul 30, 2026
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What's the storyJoe Root has been reappointed as the captain of England's Test side.
Root, who captained England from 2017 to 2022, was succeeded by Ben Stokes.
England reappoints Joe Root as Test captain and names Stephen Fleming head coach following Brendon McCullum’s dismissal and Ben…
England reappoints Joe Root as test captain and names Stephen Fleming as head coach following recent leadership changes.
Fleming replaces Kiwi compatriot Brendon McCullum while Root returns in his second stint as permanent Test captain
England confirm Joe Root to return as Test captain, while Stephen Fleming replaces Brendon McCullum as coach.
July 30 : England named Joe Root as test captain and appointed former New Zealand batter Stephen Fleming as head coach on…
Joe Root last captained England in Test cricket during the 2022 West Indies series, stepping down after a challenging campaign…
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