'We're not Brendon and Ben' - Root's calmness praised
Joe Root is praised for his calmness on his return as captain by interim coach Marcus Trescothick, who says the pair "are not" Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum.
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"We're very much the style of what we want to do."
— Marcus Trescothick , Athlete
"I want to be involved in all formats of the game because it's a wonderful place to be."
— Marcus Trescothick , Athlete
Key People
Ben Stokes is the captain of the England Test cricket team.
Brendon McCullum is the head coach of the England cricket team.
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.
Mike Hussey is a former Australian cricketer and a potential batting coach for the England team.
Former New Zealand captain and current leading candidate for England Test coach.
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Joe Root is praised for his calmness on his return as captain by interim coach Marcus Trescothick, who says the pair "are not" Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum.
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