Joe Root set to be reappointed England Test captain

Joe Root is in line to be named as England’s new Test captain – possibly until the end of next summer’s Ashes.

It is understood the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have not finalised their decision on who takes over from the retired Ben Stokes.

However, The i Paper has been told that Root is now the clear favourite and is set to be installed in the job in the coming days.

This is a breaking news story that is currently being updated.