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Returning captain Joe Root aiming to build on best of Stokes era against Pakistan

Joe Root has officially returned as captain of England’s cricket team, aiming to build on the legacy left by Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum. With the first Test against Pakistan set in Leeds, Root acknowledges the challenge ahead but remai...

The Guardian Sport· Aug 18, 2026 · 7:30 PM · 1 views

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Joe Root has officially returned as captain of England’s cricket team, aiming to build on the legacy left by Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum. With the first Test against Pakistan set in Leeds, Root acknowledges the challenge ahead but remains confident in his squad, especially in Dan Lawrence's recent performance.

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