England Test captain Joe Root says he does not intend to “completely rip everything up” from the Bazball era after taking charge for a second time. Root has started this new spell as captain, replacing Ben Stokes in the role, according to multiple reports. Speaking after his return to the position, Root emphasises continuity rather than a complete overhaul of England’s approach. The Independent and Sky Sports report that Root framed his stance as keeping the core of the Bazball blueprint while leading the team from the captaincy again. Sky News and the Sky Sports outlet both convey the same message: Root does not want sweeping, immediate changes to England’s established style. With Root returning as captain for the second time in his career, the comments suggest that England under his leadership will maintain many of the principles associated with Bazball rather than switching to a markedly different Test strategy.