Joe Root

Joe Root leads England to innings victory over Pakistan

Joe Root's 68 helped England secure an innings and 103-run victory over Pakistan in the first Test at Headingley.

Harry Brook says captaining England leaves him exhausted

Brook admitted the captaincy workload left him tired and welcomed a return to domestic cricket without leadership duties.

Joe Root lifts England night curfew as Test captain

Root ended the post-Ashes curfew after replacing Stokes as Test captain. The ECB said the move was made to set new team standards ahead of the Pakistan series.

Joe Root abolishes England midnight curfew ahead of Pakistan series

Joe Root has ended England's midnight curfew, giving players freedom to make responsible decisions ahead of the Pakistan Test series.

Stephen Fleming appointed England Test coach with Joe Root as captain

England recall Pope, Lawrence, Cook for Pakistan Tests with Root leading

Pope, Lawrence and Cook return as England name a 16-man squad for the opening two Tests against Pakistan under Joe Root's captaincy.

Mitchell Marsh, Sam Curran join SA20 squads ahead of October auction

Mitchell Marsh joined Sunrisers Eastern Cape while Sam Curran moved to Durban Super Giants ahead of the October 7 SA20 auction. Nineteen slots remain to be filled across four franchises.

'If I hadn't made the decision that I made four weeks ago, Baz would still be coach' — Ben Stokes

Stokes said his retirement directly caused McCullum's sacking and revealed he is working towards coaching qualifications with England as a long-term goal.

Alastair Cook backs Joe Root for temporary England captaincy

Former England captain Alastair Cook supports Joe Root as interim Test captain until the 2027 home Ashes.

Joe Root ready for second stint as Test captain

Joe Root said he feels ready for a second stint as England Test captain, citing a different mindset and support from Brendon McCullum.

'from a player's point of view I'd like this competition to be probably a week longer' — Phil Salt

'England captaincy could be what Root needs' — Vaughan

Michael Vaughan believes the England Test captaincy will benefit Joe Root after his re-appointment.

Justin Langer open to England Test job despite no contact from ECB

ECB named Stephen Fleming Test coach and Joe Root captain, with Fleming replacing Brendon McCullum in the red-ball role.