London, Aug. 12 -- England skipper Joe Root expressed his disappointment over head coach Brendon McCullum's departure as England's Test coach, praising him for bringing out the best in his game and changing his perspective on cricket.

McCullum remains England's white-ball head coach, while his former New Zealand teammate Stephen Fleming has taken over as Test head coach.

Root said he is grateful to continue working with McCullum in white-ball cricket and wished him well in his new role.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) had earlier this month confirmed the appointments of Stephen Fleming as head coach and Root as Test captain, with the duo taking over from Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes.

Stokes stepped down as England's Test ...