Joe Root likely to return as England Test captain for Pakistan series

Joe Root is favored to be reappointed as England's Test captain ahead of the upcoming series against Pakistan, starting on August 19. Alongside him, Marcus Trescothick is expected to serve as interim head coach after the departures of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is searching for a permanent head coach after Stokes' retirement and McCullum's dismissal. Richard Dawson and Stephen Fleming are among the candidates for the permanent role, as the team looks to recover from recent defeats, including a home loss to New Zealand. The series against Pakistan is significant as England aims to regain its competitive edge in Test cricket.

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