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New skipper Ben Stokes wants England to feel 'free' as Stuart Broad and James Anderson recalled

Ben Stokes said he wanted everyone in the side to "feel free" under his leadership as James Anderson and Stuart Broad were recalled for the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's starting Thursday. Stokes has taken over as skipper from Joe Root, with England on a woeful run of one win in 17 Tests. But the all-rounder told reporters at Lord's on Wednesday: "There's been a lot of talk about a 'reset', which is a word I don't like.

Ben Stokes says every England player has ‘blank canvas’ under his captaincy

Ben Stokes insists every England player will be handed a “a blank canvas” when he begins his captaincy reign at Lord’s this week.

Anderson, Broad in McCullum's first England squad; Brook, Potts called up

James Anderson and Stuart Broad have been recalled in Brendon McCullum's first England squad to take on New Zealand in a three-Test series next month, with Harry Brook and Matthew Potts receiving their first call-ups.

1st Test: New Zealand excited to face off against old skipper Brendon McCullum as England coach

Brendon McCullum will be a "massive asset" in the English dressing room and the coach's aggressive mindset should fit hand-in-glove with captain Ben Stokes, New Zealand batsman Henry Nicholls said. Named England head coach last week, former New Zealand captain McCullum will plot the downfall of his old team in the three-Test series starting at Lord's on June 2. England have won only one of their last 17 Tests, but Nicholls described McCullum as a man who could put the swagger back into English cricket.

Cricket-New Zealand excited to face off against old skipper McCullum

(Reuters) - Brendon McCullum will be a "massive asset" in the English dressing room and the coach's aggressive mindset should fit hand-in-glove with captain Ben Stokes, New Zealand batsman Henry Nicholls said.

Henry Nicholls thinks Brendon McCullum is an ‘inspiring’ appointment by England

New Zealand batter Henry Nicholls believes his former captain Brendon McCullum will prove a “massive asset” to England when he begins work as Test head coach this summer.

Henry Nicholls thinks Brendon McCullum is an “inspiring” appointment by England

New Zealand batter Henry Nicholls believes his former captain Brendon McCullum will prove a “massive asset” to England when he begins work as Test head coach this summer.

Kiwi legend Brendon McCullum emerges as favourite to become new England Test coach

New Zealand legend Brendon McCullum has emerged as the new favourite to be named England’s Test coach this week.

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New skipper Ben Stokes wants England to feel 'free' as Stuart Broad and James Anderson recalled

Ben Stokes says every England player has ‘blank canvas’ under his captaincy

Anderson, Broad in McCullum's first England squad; Brook, Potts called up

1st Test: New Zealand excited to face off against old skipper Brendon McCullum as England coach

Cricket-New Zealand excited to face off against old skipper McCullum

Henry Nicholls thinks Brendon McCullum is an ‘inspiring’ appointment by England

Henry Nicholls thinks Brendon McCullum is an “inspiring” appointment by England

Kiwi legend Brendon McCullum emerges as favourite to become new England Test coach