Joe Root resumes Test captaincy for England against Pakistan
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 6:40 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Joe Root is set to begin his second stint as England's Test captain on August 19 against Pakistan at Headingley. Root, who first took on the captaincy in 2017, left the role in April 2022 after a series of poor results, including a 10-wicket defeat to West Indies. His reappointment follows a period of struggles for the team, which faced criticism for its playing style and off-field issues. Root highlighted a shift in his mindset since stepping down and expressed excitement about leading the team alongside new head coach Stephen Fleming, looking to build on past successes.
- •Joe Root returns as England Test captain starting August 19.
- •He previously captained England from 2017 to 2022.
- •Root left captaincy after a poor run, including one win in 17 matches.
- •He aims to revive the team alongside new coach Stephen Fleming.
- •Root has maintained an impressive batting average of over 54 since relinquishing captaincy.
- 6:40 PMYahoo Sports — Root in 'very different place' over Test captaincy
- 6:36 PMBBC Sport — Root in 'very different place' over Test captaincy
"England's Joe Root is ready to embrace his second stint as Test captain, saying he is in a "very different place" to when he stepped down from the role four years ago.
"England's Joe Root is ready to embrace his second stint as Test captain, saying he is in a "very different place" to when he stepped down from the role four years ago.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 6:40 PMRoot in 'very different place' over Test captaincy
England's Joe Root is ready to embrace his second stint as Test captain, saying he is in a "very different place" to when he stepped down from the role four years ago.
- BBC SportAug 1, 2026, 6:36 PMRoot in 'very different place' over Test captaincy
England's Joe Root is ready to embrace his second stint as Test captain, saying he is in a "very different place" to when he stepped down from the role four years ago.
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