Root in 'very different place' over Test captaincy
Summary
Joe Root is returning as England’s full-time Test cricket captain after stepping down four years ago. He feels ready for the role and is encouraged by the new coach, Stephen Fleming, as they prepare to lead the team through upcoming matches.Key Facts
- Joe Root first became England Test captain in 2017 and led the team in 64 games.
- He stepped down in April 2022 after a series of poor results and health concerns.
- Since quitting captaincy, Root’s batting average improved, scoring 16 Test centuries.
- Stephen Fleming, a new coach and former successful captain from New Zealand, influenced Root’s return.
- Root will start his second full captaincy against Pakistan on August 19 at Headingley.
- Root filled in as interim captain in June during a match against New Zealand.
- The England team has recently struggled with losses and off-field problems.
- Root aims to build on the progress made under previous leaders Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes.
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