England Test captain Joe Root says he does not plan to “rip everything up” or completely overhaul the team’s “Bazball” approach after taking charge for a second time. Multiple reports state that Root is beginning his second spell as Test captain, replacing Ben Stokes in the role. Sky Sports and Sports News also quote Root as saying he will not discard the existing tactical blueprint associated with the Bazball era. NDTV similarly reports that Root makes his position clear by signalling he intends to keep faith with the aggressive style of play that has been linked to Stokes’ captaincy. The Belfast Telegraph carries the same theme, reporting Root will not scrap Bazball as he starts the renewed captaincy stint. Overall, the coverage is consistent that Root’s message is one of continuity rather than major change, with the expectation that England will still follow many of the principles developed during the previous captain’s term.