Joe Root reappointed England Test captain as Stephen Fleming named head coach following Brendon McCullum's departure

Joe Root has been reappointed as England's Test cricket captain, while Stephen Fleming has been named as the new head coach, succeeding Brendon McCullum. Fleming, a former New Zealand captain, most recently coached the Chennai Super Kings, guiding them to the 2023 IPL title. England's next Test series is against Pakistan, beginning August 19, and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.