# WHAT IT TAKES IT TO BE A TEST CAPTAIN

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Podcast: [The Analyst Inside Cricket](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-analyst-inside-cricket-492903)
Published: 2026-07-27T18:15:00+00:00
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England are expected to announce Joe Root as the new Test captain. Although he is likely to do a better job than second time around, it also underlines the lack of alternatives. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann explore the list of successful England captains with two former England players - Matt Prior and Mark Ramprakash . They discuss what were the attributes of some of England's best Test match skippers and what assets you need now - in addition to a good team - to prevail in the modern game. This is the first of two podcasts on England's leadership crisis. Part 2 on choosing a Test match coach is released tomorrow. #cricket #testmatch #england Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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