Stokes wants 'selfless' cricketers in England Test side
Ben Stokes says he wants to lead a team of "selfless" cricketers as he plots England's revival after being named as the new Test captain.
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Ben Stokes hopes England career ups and downs help him be Test captain success
Ben Stokes hopes the ups and downs of his England career will help him make a success of the Test captaincy.
"Want Selfless Cricketers": Ben Stokes Aims To Mould England Test Team In His Image
Ben Stokes says he wants to lead a team of "selfless" cricketers as he plots England's revival after being named as the new Test captain. The 30-year-old all-rounder was appointed to the role last week after Joe Root stood down following a five-year reign that culminated in a string of painful defeats. Stokes, who was vice-captain to close friend Root, takes over with England having won just one of their past 17 Tests and the team bottom of the World Test Championship table.
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