New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- Joe Root opted to bowl first after winning the toss against Pakistan in the first Test at Headingley in Leeds as England started afresh post the Bazball era. The England Test team went through a major change after former captain Ben Stokes announced his retirement in the middle of the home series against New Zealand, followed by Brendon McCullum stepping down as the head coach of the side in red-ball cricket.

Root is back for a second stint as captain, Marcus Trescothick is interim head coach before Stephen Fleming starts full-time in the role in December. England have included Jordan Cox, who will bat at No. 3 in place of the injured Jacob Bethell. Ollie Robinson got the nod to join a pace attack also containing Jo...