Joe Root's reappointment as England Test captain criticised as 'retrograde step' by Mark Butcher
- Posted on July 30, 2026
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Joe Root's reappointment as England Test captain criticised as 'retrograde step' by Mark Butcher
Former England batter Mark Butcher has called the decision to appoint Joe Root as Test captain a retrograde step; Root returns to the role after the appointment of Stephen Fleming as head coach; watch Englands series against Pakistan live on Sky Sports from August 19
