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Ben Stokes expresses concern for Joe Root's wellbeing as captain

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 9:26 AM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Ben Stokes expresses concern for Joe Root's wellbeing as captain
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Ben Stokes shared his worries about Joe Root as he returns to captaining the England Test cricket team, alongside newly appointed head coach Stephen Fleming. Stokes emphasized his concern is not about performance but about Root's personal wellbeing, referencing the pressures faced during his previous captaincy. Root's return follows his five-year leadership stint from 2017 to 2022, during which he led England in most Tests in history. Fleming is set to take charge of the team starting with the South Africa trip in December.

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  • •Stephen Fleming appointed as England Test head coach.
  • •Joe Root returns as captain after four years.
  • •Stokes voiced concerns about Root's mental health, not performance.
  • •Root previously captained in 27 wins, 27 losses, and 11 draws.
  • •Fleming begins coaching with South Africa tour in December.
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Ben Stokes reveals his major concern about the Joe Root-Stephen Fleming era in English Test cricket, warning against losing the team's attacking identity.

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