Published 2 years ago

Ben Stokes unveiled as England's new men's Test captain after Joe Root stepped down

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Ben Stokes was appointed as captain of England's test cricket team. The allrounder was the only credible option to replace Joe Root. England has only won one of its last 17 test matches. James Anderson and Stuart Broad will also be available again after being controversially left out of the recent West Indies tour.

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Times of India

Ben Stokes succeeds Joe Root as England's Test captain

England have appointed all-rounder Ben Stokes as their Test captain to succeed Joe Root in the job, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Thursday. Root, 31, stepped down earlier this month after England won one of their previous 17 Tests, a run which included a 4-0 Ashes thrashing in Australia and a 1-0 series defeat in West Indies.

2 years ago·India

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News18 India

Allrounder Ben Stokes Named as England Test Captain

Ben Stokes's first match as the permanent England captain will come against New Zealand, the country of his birth, at the start of a three-Test series at Lord's on June 2

2 years ago·India

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The Guardian

‘A real privilege’ – Ben Stokes succeeds Joe Root as England’s Test captain

The Durham all-rounder will lead England’s men in the home series against New Zealand starting at Lord’s on 2 June

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Ben Stokes appointed as England Test captain

Ben Stokes says he is "honoured to be given the chance to lead the England Test team" ahead of a busy season of international cricket.

2 years ago·India

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The Independent

Ben Stokes named as new England Test captain after Joe Root steps down

Rob Key confirmed the appointment in his first press conference as managing director of the men’s team

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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NDTV

"Real Privilege": Ben Stokes Statement After Being Named England's 81st Test Captain

Ben Stokes takes over from Joe Root, who resigned from the position earlier this month and remains the most successful Test captain of England in terms of number of matches won.

2 years ago·New Delhi, India

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