Root's great challenge to finish captaincy story
Joe Root has an unexpected chance to address some unfinished business as England captain, but it is one of the biggest challenges of his stellar career.
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Alastair Cook is a former England captain and cricketer.
Ben Stokes is the captain of the England Test cricket team.
Brendon McCullum is the head coach of the England cricket team.
Chris Woakes is a renowned former Test cricketer for England.
James Anderson is an English cricketer and one of the leading fast bowlers in Test history.
Joe Root is an English cricketer and the former captain of the England Test team.
Former England cricketer and temporary coach for the Pakistan series.
Moeen Ali is an English cricketer known for his all-round capabilities.
Paul Collingwood is a former England cricketer who served as the temporary coach during England's last tour.
Former New Zealand captain and current leading candidate for England Test coach.
Stuart Broad is a prominent fast bowler for the England cricket team.
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Joe Root has an unexpected chance to address some unfinished business as England captain, but it is one of the biggest challenges of his stellar career.
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