Joe Root abolishes team curfew as England captain returns
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 5:11 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Joe Root, the newly appointed England Test captain, has made the decision to abolish the team curfew. Nasser Hussain praised this 'grown-up' call but expressed concerns that Root may not possess the same instinctive leadership qualities as his predecessor Ben Stokes. The implications of this decision on team morale and performance remain to be seen as England prepares for upcoming competitions.
- •Joe Root is the new captain of the England Test team.
- •The team curfew has been abolished under Root's leadership.
- •Nasser Hussain commended Root's decision but raised concerns about his leadership feel.
- •Root's leadership style will be under scrutiny as the season progresses.
"Nasser Hussain hailed new England Test captain Joe Root's decision to abolish a team curfew but fears the returning skipper sometimes lacks a feel for the game as a leader like his predecessor Ben Stokes.
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