Root Returns as England Captain as Fleming Named New Test Coach

Stephen Fleming has been unanimously appointed as the new England men's Test team coach, with Joe Root returning for a second spell as captain. Marcus Trescothick will lead the team as interim coach for the three-Test series against Pakistan starting at Headingley in three weeks, with Fleming expected to arrive later this summer and take charge for the South Africa tour.

The England and Wales Cricket Board described the appointment process as "rigorous," with managing director Rob Key expressing delight that someone of Fleming's calibre had agreed to take on the challenge. "I believe he is the best person to guide a team stacked full of potential and turn that talent into a world-class outfit," Key stated. liveiplscore.homes