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Does Joe Root deserves another shot as England Test captain?

Evan Gallagher examines Joe Root’s return as England Test captain, exploring why the veteran batter has been handed another chance to lead and whether he can finally deliver the Ashes success that eluded him.
England v New Zealand – Third Rothesay Test – Day One – Trent Bridge

By Evan Gallagher

The ECB have announced that Stephen Fleming will take over from his former New Zealand international teammate Brendon McCullum to become England’s new men’s Test head coach.
McCullum continues on in his white-ball role meaning that it’s Kiwi management across the board for England’s men’s sides.
Fleming has had considerable success coaching Chennai Super Kings at the IPL but this job will be his first time at the helm in the Test arena.
It has also been announced that Joe Root will return to his role as skipper after being preferred for the role over Harry Brook.
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