Instead, his Yorkshire team-mate Joe Root has taken it on again, having initially been the skipper between 2017 and 2022. New Zealander Stephen Fleming has been confirmed as England’s new Test head coach, while Joe Root will take over again as red-ball captain. "His experience, knowledge and leadership are invaluable, and we're delighted to see him given the opportunity to captain England once again. Root: 'A great honour and privilege'Root won 27 Tests during his first spell as England captain between 2017 and 2022. “It is a great honour and privilege to be asked to be England men’s Test captain again,” Root said.