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Root's great challenge to finish captaincy story
Joe Root has an unexpected chance to address some unfinished business as England captain, but it is one of the biggest challenges of his stellar career.
August 18, 2026Root calls on England to be 'good human beings'
Joe Root calls on his England players to be "really good role models and human beings" at the start of his second reign as Test captain.
August 18, 2026Brook on Test captaincy, batting and Wellington
In an exclusive interview, England's Harry Brook says he supports Joe Root taking the Test captaincy, addresses frustrations about his batting and describes the Wellington nightclub incident fallout.
August 17, 2026Root looks refreshed and ready to retake captaincy reigns - Cook
Sir Alastair Cook believes Joe Root is not the long-term solution to be England's Test cricket captain, but is confident of his ability to lead the side for the next year and help take England forward with the home Ashes coming up in 2027.
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Root's great challenge to finish captaincy story
Returning captain Joe Root has already led in 65 Tests, an England record Of all the places for England to begin a new era, Headingley is the most difficult to shake off the memory of Ben Stokes. In
Root calls on England to be 'good human beings'
Joe Root has won a record 27 Tests as England captain but has also suffered a record 27 defeats Joe Root called on his England players to be "really good role models and human beings" at the start of
Brook on Test captaincy, batting and Wellington
Brook on Test captaincy, batting and Wellington In a parallel universe, this week is Harry Brook's first as England's new Test captain. There are numerous reasons why it will be Joe Root, rather tha
Root looks refreshed and ready to retake captaincy reigns - Cook
Sir Alastair Cook believes Joe Root is not the long-term solution to be England's Test cricket captain, but is confident of his ability to lead the side for the next year and help take England forward