Joe Root returns as England Test captain
2 sources across 2 countries · South Africa · United Kingdom
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- Business Day
- Sky News
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Joe Root has been named the England Test captain, replacing Ben Stokes. The appointment comes after Stokes retired from international cricket in June. Root previously led the team in a record 64 matches between 2017 and 2022, winning 27 of those contests. He is set to lead England in a three-Test home series against Pakistan that begins on August 19.
The England and Wales Cricket Board also appointed former New Zealand batter Stephen Fleming as head coach. Fleming will assume the role after the Pakistan series, while assistant coach Marcus Trescothick will serve as interim leader until then. While Fleming has led the Chennai Super Kings to five IPL titles, he has no prior experience coaching a red-ball international team.
The leadership changes follow the departure of Brendon McCullum as Test coach, although McCullum remains in charge of England's white-ball teams. A center-right outlet frames these appointments as part of a rebuild following a decline in results and off-field incidents, noting that England lost 18 of their last 37 Tests under McCullum. In contrast, a center outlet presents the news as a straightforward announcement of Root's return to the captaincy.
How each side framed it
- Centre
- Presents the event as a simple factual announcement regarding the new captain.
- Centre-right
- Frames the leadership change as a necessary rebuild following poor performance and off-field incidents.
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