Joe Root excited to captain England in Pakistan Test series
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 10:15 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Joe Root expressed his excitement to lead England against Pakistan in the opening Test on August 19, 2026. He called on his team to build on the legacy established by former captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum. This marks Root's return to the captaincy after a previous term. The match is set to begin shortly, showcasing England's renewed leadership under Root as they face a competitive Pakistan side.
- •Joe Root leads England in the opening Test against Pakistan.
- •Root emphasizes building on Stokes and McCullum's foundations.
- •The match begins on August 19, 2026.
- •This is Root's return to captaincy for the Test side.
- 10:15 AMBBC Sport — Root 'really excited' to lead England again against Pakistan
"Speaking on the morning of the opening Test against Pakistan, Joe Root says he's "really excited" to be England captain for a second time and has called on his team to build on the foundations laid by former skipper Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum.
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