Published 2 years ago

Ben Stokes: Inspirational all-rounder turned England captain

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Ben Stokes has been named England's new Test captain. The charismatic 30-year-old replaces Joe Root, who stepped down earlier this month. England are languishing in fifth spot in the global Test rankings after just one victory in their past 17 matches. Stokes scored England's fastest Test double century, off just 163 balls, during his 258 against South Africa at Cape Town in 2016.

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Times of India

Ben Stokes: Inspirational all-rounder turned England Test captain

Talismanic all-rounder Ben Stokes has long been England's go-to guy with both bat and ball. Now he has the added challenge of resurrecting the nation as a force in Test cricket. The charismatic 30-year-old replaces his friend Joe Root, who stepped down earlier this month after five years in charge, with a tough job on his hands.

2 years ago·India

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The Guardian

Ben Stokes the 'obvious choice' to be England Test captain, says Key – video

England have confirmed that Ben Stokes will take over from Joe Root as the men’s Test cricket captain. New men's cricket managing director Rob Key says the all-rounder was 'at the top of the list' to take over from Joe Root as 'he has every attribute that you need to be a good leader'. The Durham player has scored 5,061 runs, taken 174 wickets in 79 Tests and been vice-captain across two spells since 2017. He previously captained England in the …

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

New England Test captain Ben Stokes’ career in pictures

The Durham all-rounder has replaced Joe Root as England captain

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Mirror

Joe Root breaks silence after Ben Stokes replaces him as England Test captain

Former skipper Joe Root has shared a touching tribute to Ben Stokes after the all-rounder was officially unveiled as his successor as England Test captain on Thursday

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Telegraph

The three dangers England must be wary of after making Ben Stokes captain

Stokes' batting could be taken to the next level as England captain, and the side may well need all of those runs dearly

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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News24

Ben Stokes: Inspirational all-rounder turned England captain

Talismanic all-rounder Ben Stokes has long been England's go-to guy with both bat and ball. Now he has the added challenge of resurrecting the nation as a force in Test cricket.

2 years ago·South Africa

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