Event Brief
England appoint Root as Test captain, Fleming coach
Filed: Jul 30, 2026 at 8:10 AM ET
Summary: England confirm Joe Root returns as Test captain and Stephen Fleming replaces Brendon McCullum as coach.
WHO: England cricket team
WHAT: Joe Root appointed Test captain; Stephen Fleming appointed Test coach replacing Brendon McCullum
WHEN: Jul 30, 2026 at 7:51 AM ET
WHERE: England
WHY: Procedural appointment by England for Test captain and coach roles.
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