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Butcher slams Root's reinstatement as England captain as a step backwards
Former England opener Mark Butcher has openly criticised the England and Wales Cricket Board's (ECB) recent decision to hand the Test captaincy back to Joe Root, calling the move "a retrograde step" for the side. The announcement, made on Thursday, confirmed that Root will resume the role he relinquished to Ben Stokes in 2022, while former New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming has been appointed as…
July 30, 2026, 2:35 p.m.
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Butcher Labels Root's Return as England Captain a 'Step Backwards'
Former England Test stalwart Mark Butcher has openly condemned the decision to reinstate Joe Root as the national side's captain, calling the move a "step backwards" for the team's Test ambitions. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed on Thursday that Root will once again take the helm, a role he originally vacated for Ben Stokes in 2022. At the same time, the board announced that f…
July 30, 2026, 2:35 p.m.
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Butcher Labels Root's Return as England Captain a 'Retrograde Step'
Former England opener Mark Butcher has openly condemned the England and Wales Cricket Board's (ECB) decision to reinstall Joe Root as the national Test captain, calling the move a "retrograde step" for the side. In a recent interview, the ex‑Test batsman, who amassed 71 caps for England between 1997 and 2004, argued that the appointment signals a step backwards rather than the progress the team n…
July 30, 2026, 2:35 p.m.
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Revitalising Root and Restoring Culture: What Lies Ahead for New Test Coach Stephen Fleming
England have confirmed Stephen Fleming as the new head coach of the men's Test side, with his tenure set to begin after the three‑match series against Pakistan. As the board looks ahead to a packed calendar, Fleming inherits a list of priorities that will shape the next twelve months of English cricket. The unexpected retirement of Ben Stokes in the middle of a bowling spell at 3.25pm left Engl…
July 30, 2026, 12:15 p.m.
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Revitalising Root and Restoring Team Culture: What Lies Ahead for New Test Coach Stephen Fleming
England have confirmed Stephen Fleming as the new head coach of the men’s Test side, with his tenure set to begin after the three‑match series against Pakistan. As the board looks ahead to a packed calendar, Fleming inherits a programme that has been both praised for its attacking flair and criticised for its recent inconsistencies. Below is a detailed look at the priorities that will dominate hi…
July 30, 2026, 12:15 p.m.
England
Revitalising Root and Restoring Culture: What Lies Ahead for New Test Coach Stephen Fleming
England have confirmed Stephen Fleming as the new head coach of the men's Test side, with his tenure set to begin after the three‑match series against Pakistan. As the board looks ahead to a packed calendar, Fleming inherits a list of priorities that will shape the next year of English cricket. The sudden retirement of Ben Stokes at 3.25pm, midway through a bowling spell, left a leadership vacu…
July 30, 2026, 12:15 p.m.
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Revitalising Root and Restoring Culture: Inside Fleming's New Test Coaching Agenda
England have confirmed Stephen Fleming as the new head coach of the men’s Test side, with his tenure set to begin after the three‑match series against Pakistan. As the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) looks ahead to a packed calendar, Fleming inherits a list of priorities that will shape the team’s fortunes over the next twelve months. The catalyst for this reshuffle was Ben Stokes’ abrupt…
July 30, 2026, 12:15 p.m.
England
Revitalising Root and Restoring Culture: What Lies Ahead for New Test Coach Stephen Fleming
England have confirmed Stephen Fleming as the new head coach of the men’s Test side, with his tenure set to begin after the three‑match series against Pakistan. The appointment marks a pivotal moment for a side that has been searching for stability after a turbulent period under the Bazball philosophy. Below is an in‑depth look at the challenges Fleming will face, the strategic priorities he must…
July 30, 2026, 12:15 p.m.
England
Revitalising Root and Restoring Culture: Inside Fleming's New Test Coaching Agenda
England have confirmed Stephen Fleming as the new head coach of the men's Test side, with his tenure set to begin after the three‑Test series against Pakistan. As the ECB looks ahead to a packed calendar, Fleming inherits a squad in transition and a captaincy that has just been handed back to a familiar face. Below is an expanded look at the priorities that will dominate his first year, the chall…
July 30, 2026, 12:15 p.m.
England
Revitalising Root and Restoring Team Culture: What Lies Ahead for New Test Coach Stephen Fleming
England have confirmed Stephen Fleming as the new head coach of the men’s Test side, with his tenure set to begin after the three‑match series against Pakistan. As the country looks toward a packed calendar, Fleming inherits a squad that is still finding its identity after the abrupt exit of Ben Stokes from international cricket. Stokes’ surprise retirement – announced in the middle of a bowling …
July 30, 2026, 12:15 p.m.