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LAWRENCE BOOTH: Whatever concerns England fans may have about the decision to reappoint Joe Root to the captaincy of the Test team, no one can accuse him of lacking self-awareness.

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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Aug 18, 2026, 1:00 AM UTC
- Coverage area: Culture & Society
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