England cricket team announces Root-Fleming appointment

England appointed Joe Root as captain and Stephen Fleming as coach, replacing the Bazball era led by Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes.

The decision follows an Ashes humiliation in Australia and a home draw to India, with the Bazball experiment shelved.

Under Bazball, England had a win-loss ratio of 1.35 and 20 defeats in fewer Tests, with only two draws compared to nine before.

Critics say Bazball was a cultural identity and marketing slogan but lacked tactical framework, making England predictable.

The new appointment is seen as a course correction, as Bazball changed the conversation around Tests but not England's fortunes.