The ECB have appointed Stephen Fleming as the new England men’s Test head coach, while Joe Root has returned as full-time captain. England men’s search for a new Test head coach and captain has ended. Marcus Trescothick will serve as the interim head coach for the upcoming Test series against Pakistan, which starts on August 19. “I’m incredibly excited to be joining England as Test Coach,” Fleming said upon his appointment. “It is a great honour and privilege to be asked to be England Men’s Test captain again,” said Root.