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Stokes reveals England coaching ambition
- Former England Test captain Ben Stokes, 35, ruled out returning to the Test arena while pursuing Level 3 coaching qualifications to prepare for a future leadership role once his playing career ends.
- Following a 4-1 Ashes loss to Australia and a 2-1 series defeat to New Zealand in June, Stokes retired from international cricket, stating his four-year reign as captain had left him exhausted.
- Expressing surprise that Harry Brook was overlooked for the captaincy, Stokes said, "If you think someone's going to be a good captain or a good leader, then just give them it."
- Joe Root has been reappointed as England Test skipper and will work alongside new Test coach Stephen Fleming, who replaced Brendon McCullum after disappointing results.
- Harry Brook's captaincy prospects remain complicated by a nightclub incident in New Zealand involving teammate Gus Atkinson, which occurred before leading England in an ODI.
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Stokes open to coaching England
Retired Test captain Ben Stokes says he is interested in coaching the England team one day.
·North Sydney, Australia
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