Joe Root plans to evolve Bazball as England Test captain
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 11:26 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Joe Root, reappointed as England Test captain, aims to evolve the Bazball approach instead of discarding it. Root returns after the retirement of Ben Stokes and plans to embrace aspects of the attacking style introduced under previous leadership. He expressed excitement about working with new coach Stephen Fleming, who previously coached the Chennai Super Kings. Root's first assignment is a three-match Test series against Pakistan next month. During his previous captaincy, Root faced challenges, winning only one match in his last 17.
- •Root returns as England Test captain after Ben Stokes' retirement.
- •He aims to evolve the Bazball approach.
- •Root looks forward to working with coach Stephen Fleming.
- •England's first series under Root is against Pakistan next month.
- •Root's previous captaincy included just one win in last 17 matches.
"England captain Joe Root says he does not want to "completely rip everything up" from the Bazball era after becoming Test captain for the second time in his career.
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