Joe Root has returned as England cricket captain for the scheduled series against Pakistan. Root is aiming to build on the strongest aspects of the Ben Stokes era. He brings a much needed sense of calm back to the leadership role for the squad.
Meanwhile, England all-rounder Sam Curran will not play in the Tests this summer. An injury has dashed Curran's hopes of a Test recall this summer. The fitness issue leaves the all-rounder unfit to feature in any of the scheduled summer Tests.