England reappoints Joe Root as test captain
Joe Root has been reappointed as England's Test cricket captain, with Stephen Fleming joining as head coach. This leadership change follows the departures of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum.
Why it matters
The appointment marks a significant shift in the leadership structure of the England men's Test cricket team.
England named Joe Root as test captain and appointed former New Zealand batter Stephen Fleming as head coach on Thursday following the departures of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum.
Root, 35, led the side in 64 tests from 2017 to 2022.
“It is a great honour and privilege to be asked to be England’s men’s test captain again,” Root said in a statement.
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