London: Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming has been appointed England Men’s Test head coach, with Joe Root returning as captain as the team prepares to enter a new era under the experienced coach. Root, meanwhile, has been reinstated as England’s Test captain. The right-handed batter previously led England between 2017 and 2022 and remains the country’s most experienced Test captain, having led the side in 65 matches and secured 27 victories. The former New Zealand skipper is expected to take charge in time for England’s Test tour of South Africa later this year. As a player, Fleming was New Zealand’s longest-serving Test captain, leading the side in 80 Tests and recording a national record 28 victories.