Pakistan, July 30 -- The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has appointed Joe Root as England's new Test captain, while Stephen Fleming has been named the team's head coach. The appointments mark a new chapter for England's red-ball side, bringing Ben Stokes' captaincy and Brendon McCullum's tenure as Test coach to an end. The ECB hopes the experienced leadership duo will guide the team through its next phase.

Root returns to the captaincy after previously leading England in 65 Test matches between 2017 and 2022. Earlier this summer, he also served as interim captain during the Test against New Zealand at The Oval, demonstrating his continued leadership role within the squad. His experience and familiarity with the team were key facto...