Joe Root assesses England performance following conclusion of test cricket series
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 6:05 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Joe Root evaluated the England test team's performance following the completion of the recent series. The captain expressed satisfaction with the squad's ability to maintain a clinical approach throughout the matches. England achieved its objective by securing a 3-0 series victory against the opposition. Root characterized the recent months as an unusual summer for the team during his second stint as captain. The squad now looks toward building on these results as they evaluate their progression in the test format. No further fixtures were detailed in the immediate post-series assessment.
- •Joe Root confirmed England achieved a 3-0 series result.
- •The captain described the recent period as an unusual summer.
- •The team focused on maintaining a clinical approach to secure the victory.
- •This series marks the first test campaign of Joe Root's second stint as captain.
- 6:05 PMESPNcricinfo — Joe Root eyes England progress after 'unusual summer'
""We wanted 3-0 and we've been clinical enough to do that," says Test captain after first series of second stint
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