# Root refreshed and ready to reclaim captaincy, says Cook

Former England captain Alastair Cook says Joe Root looks refreshed and ready to take back the Test captaincy. Root previously stepped down from the role in 2022 but remains a key player. Cook's comments indicate Root is prepared to lead England again in the upcoming series.

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- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/videos/c9v470r9kneo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:17:03 GMT