Joe Root returns as England Test captain following Stokes' retirement

Joe Root has been reappointed as England's Test captain, having previously led in 65 Tests. He steps back into the role as Ben Stokes has retired and Stephen Fleming is set to replace Brendon McCullum as the Test head coach. Root's captaincy record is a mix of successes and challenges, including a win-loss tally of 27-27, with an overall win percentage of approximately 41.5%. His leadership faced significant tests during the pandemic and a tough Ashes series, which concluded his first term in 2022 after a poor run of one win in 17 Tests. Root's batting average as captain was slightly lower compared to his overall career performance.

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