‘This revolutionising of the way we play Tests’: Mark Butcher disappointed with Joe Root's return as England captain

Mark Butcher criticized Joe Root's return as England Test captain, saying it undoes the revolution initiated under Ben Stokes, Brendon McCullum, and Rob Key, which followed 17 Tests with only one win under Root.

Butcher noted Root's batting improved after giving up captaincy and hoped he would serve as a lieutenant to Harry Brook instead.

Root was reappointed after Ben Stokes retired, with Harry Brook not considered ready for the Test role.

Michael Atherton supported Root's appointment over Brook, citing Root's temperament issues in the Oval Test but viewing him as the better option.

England's upcoming series against Pakistan starts August 19 at Headingley, with Marcus Trescothick as interim coach until Stephen Fleming takes over in December.