India, July 24 -- England cricket is reportedly set to reappoint Joe Root as England's Test captain, succeeding the recently retired Ben Stokes. The 35-year-old master batter is gearing up for his second stint in the role, with his tenure potentially extending all the way through to next summer's home Ashes series against Australia.

According to a report from The Athletic, team management views the veteran as the ideal figure to steer the squad through an exceptionally busy stretch of international cricket.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has been desperately searching for long-term stability after a chaotic series against New Zealand. Following a late-night drinking incident that led to Stokes being suspended for the second T...