Root shows off-field leadership - now for on-field
Summary
Joe Root has returned as captain of England's Test cricket team after Ben Stokes stepped down. Root has shown strong leadership off the field and now seeks to prove himself as a captain during matches.Key Facts
- Joe Root will lead England for the 67th time in Test cricket against Pakistan at Lord's.
- Ben Stokes was captain before Root and was a key player in England’s win against India last summer.
- Stokes was widely seen as a central figure both on and off the field during his captaincy.
- Root has faced challenges returning as captain because of comparisons to Stokes.
- Root is making changes, such as his fielding position and managing bowlers more actively.
- England won their first match back under Root’s captaincy against Pakistan by an innings.
- Root’s team selection approach has changed; for example, the team is chosen closer to match time than under Stokes.
- Fast bowler Josh Tongue noted differences between Stokes’ and Root’s captaincy styles.
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