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Josh Tongue says Joe Root's warning has landed with England squad

Josh Tongue says Joe Root's dressing-room warning has been "100 percent" heeded by England's players as they look to move on from another off-field controversy ahead of the second Test against Pakistan at Lord's.

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'Hacked off' Joe Root demands England clean up act after Brydon Carse incident

Joe Root has admitted he is "really hacked off" by Brydon Carse's latest off-field controversy, insisting England must rebuild trust after the fast bowler was withdrawn from the squad for the second Test against Pakistan.

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Chris Morris hails Joe Root’s impact at Paarl Royals

Former Proteas all-rounder Chris Morris has heaped praise on Joe Root for the way he carried himself while playing in the SA20 before, saying he never came with a big star ego.

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Joe Root abolishes team curfew on his return as England Test captain

Joe Root has abolished the curfew placed on the England team in one of his first decisions on his return as Test captain.

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Joe Root to lead England as Dan Lawrence earns Test recall for Pakistan series

Joe Root will return to the captaincy when England begin their three-match Test series against Pakistan later this month, with selectors announcing a 16-man squad for the opening two fixtures.

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Ben Stokes questions England's decision to give Test captaincy to Joe Root

Ben Stokes has criticised England's decision to hand the Test captaincy back to Joe Root, saying Harry Brook should have been appointed to the position.

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