Joe Root named captain for England's second Test against New Zealand
喬·魯特被任命為英格蘭對陣紐西蘭第二場板球測試賽的隊長
更新於: 2026年6月17日 上午07:15
In a surprising turn of events, Joe Root has been named interim captain for England's second Test match against New Zealand at The Oval, starting June 17, 2026.
在一場出人意料的發展中，喬·魯特(Joe Root)被任命為英格蘭對紐西蘭第二場測試賽的臨時隊長，該場比賽將於2026年6月17日在橢圓球場舉行。
This decision follows a disciplinary issue involving regular captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson, who were both excluded from selection after a nightclub altercation in London on June 8.
此決定源於常規隊長本·斯托克斯(Ben Stokes)和快球手格斯·阿特金森(Gus Atkinson)涉及的一起紀律問題；兩人因6月8日在倫敦的一家夜店發生爭執，雙雙被排除在參賽名單之外。
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) investigated a breach of team protocols, leading to their unavailability.
英格蘭和威爾斯板球委員會(ECB)調查了違反球隊協議的行為，導致兩人無法出賽。
Despite Harry Brook serving as the official vice-captain, selectors turned to the veteran experience of Root, who previously captained England in a record 64 Tests.
儘管哈里·布魯克(Harry Brook)是官方副隊長，但選拔人員轉而倚重經驗豐富的魯特，他曾創紀錄地擔任過64場測試賽的英格蘭隊長。
Root, who stepped down from the role in 2022 to focus on his batting, admitted the return was unexpected, jokingly noting that he had already retired his captain’s blazer to his garage.
魯特於2022年卸下隊長職務以專注於擊球，他坦言這次回歸出乎意料，並開玩笑說他已經把隊長西裝外套收到車庫裡了。
To bolster the team during this challenge, England has recalled speedster Jofra Archer, while newcomers Jordan Cox and Sonny Baker are set to make their Test debuts.
為了在挑戰中增強球隊實力，英格蘭召回了速度型選手約夫拉·阿徹(Jofra Archer)，而新人喬丹·考克斯(Jordan Cox)和桑尼·貝克(Sonny Baker)則將迎來他們的測試賽首秀。
Root has stated he is approaching this leadership opportunity on a game-by-game basis, aiming to provide stability during a turbulent period for the squad.
魯特表示，他將以一場接一場的方式來面對這次領導機會，旨在為球隊動盪時期提供穩定性。
