Joe Root Returns as England Test Captain for Pakistan Series

Joe Root will lead England for the 66th time in Test cricket during the upcoming series against Pakistan at Headingley, taking over from Ben Stokes.

Root has won more matches as England Test captain than any predecessor, though his win percentage in his last 17 Tests stands at only one victory.

Under Root's previous tenure, England maintained a run-rate of 3.16 and played attacking shots 23% of the time, contrasting with the 4.40 run-rate and 42% attacking shot frequency seen under Stokes.