ENGLAND CRICKET

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Robinson and Tongue put England in command as Pakistan collapse at Headingley

England's bowlers delivered a statement performance on the opening day at Headingley, with Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue taking five wickets each to dismiss Pakistan for 171 and give Joe Root an ideal return to the Test captaincy.

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Joe Root abolishes team curfew on his return as England Test captain

Joe Root has abolished the curfew placed on the England team in one of his first decisions on his return as Test captain.

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Joe Root to lead England as Dan Lawrence earns Test recall for Pakistan series

Joe Root will return to the captaincy when England begin their three-match Test series against Pakistan later this month, with selectors announcing a 16-man squad for the opening two fixtures.

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Ben Stokes questions England's decision to give Test captaincy to Joe Root

Ben Stokes has criticised England's decision to hand the Test captaincy back to Joe Root, saying Harry Brook should have been appointed to the position.

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Joe Root wants to 'build something pretty special' with Stephen Fleming

Joe Root has made it known that he accepted the England Test captaincy because he wanted to work with new coach Stephen Fleming to "build something pretty special together".

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Rob Key 'wouldn't be surprised' if Ben Stokes makes England return

England managing director Rob Key admits he "wouldn't be surprised" if Ben Stokes reverses his retirement and returns to the Test team ahead of next year's home Ashes.

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