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17 August 2026

Joe Root's return as Test captain a sign of England's problems

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Joe Root's return as Test captain a sign of England's problems

England's decision to reappoint Joe Root for a second spell as full-time Test captain, starting with this week's opener against Pakistan, is an obvious move but arguably an indictment of the lack of ...

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