Joe Root is going to be an outstanding captain - Rob Key

Name: Rob Key on Joe Root's return as England Test captain
Uploaded: 2026-07-31T12:33:49.920Z
Duration: 42 s
Description: England managing director Rob Key speaks to BBC Sport about why Joe Root was re-appointed as England test captain, saying he 'can't wait' for the partnership between Root and new head coach Stephen Fleming to start.

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England managing director Rob Key speaks to BBC Sport about why Joe Root was re-appointed as England test captain, saying he 'can't wait' for the partnership between Root and new head coach Stephen Fleming to start.

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31 July