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Five key selection decisions England must make ahead of Pakistan series

Replacing Ben Stokes is just one of a number of conundrums for England’s new hierarchy

The Independent UK · Aug 2

Cricket: Back as skipper Joe Root won't 'rip up' England's Bazball blueprint

Root was appointed as skipper following Stokes' shock retirement from international duty during England's Test series defeat to New Zealand in June. The 35-year-old previously captaining England between 2017 and 2022 and took the role on an interim basis when Stokes was dropped for one Test against New Zealand.

The Economic Times · Aug 1

Joe Root will not ‘rip everything up’ from Bazball as England Test captain

Root has begun a second spell in the role, replacing Ben Stokes.

The Independent UK · Aug 1

Joe Root back as England captain with Stephen Fleming confirmed as new Test coach

Fleming replaces Kiwi compatriot Brendon McCullum while Root returns in his second stint as permanent Test captain

The Independent UK · Jul 30

Root to captain England after Fleming confirmed as new men’s Test coach

New Zealander Stephen Fleming will take the reins as England’s next men’s Test coach for this winter’s trip to South Africa

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30

Who is Stephen Fleming? Ex-New Zealand captain replaces Brendon McCullum as England Test coach

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The Independent UK · Jul 30

Stephen Fleming named new England Test head coach as Joe Root returns as captain

Five-time Indian Premier League winner Fleming will replace compatriot Brendon McCullum.

The Independent UK · Jul 30

Stephen Fleming set to become England’s new Test coach

Fleming has reportedly moved to the forefront of consideration after a series of interviews

The Independent UK · Jul 29

Stephen Fleming to be appointed England Test coach after impressing ECB

Stephen Fleming is to be England’s new Test coach, but he will probably not start until the South Africa tour in December

The Guardian - UK · Jul 29

Justin Langer has not heard from ECB about England job but could be tempted

Justin Langer also expressed scepticism over whether a new red-ball coach operating alongside the white-ball coach, Brendon McCullum, would work

The Guardian - UK · Jul 29