Ben Stokes eager to see Joe Root return to No 4 spot in England's batting line-up
New England Test captain Ben Stokes said that star batsman Joe Root will return to number four position a revamped England line-up.
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Joe Root to bat at four in Tests, says new skipper Ben Stokes
Stokes wants predecessor Joe Root to return to number four in the batting order for the series against New Zealand, a position where he has accumulated over 5,000 runs and notched up 14 centuries. Root, who resigned from the captaincy after the series defeat against the West Indies, scored two hundreds while batting at three in the Caribbean but Stokes feels that he is more suited to his original position. "I've already spoken with Joe.
Cricket - Root to bat at four in tests, says new skipper Stokes
England's new test skipper Ben Stokes wants predecessor Joe Root to return to number four in the batting order for the series against New Zealand, a position where he has accumulated over 5,000 runs and notched up 14 centuries.
County Championship: England hopefuls Sibley and Burns both score centuries
The Birmingham side won the toss and decided to bat on what appeared to look a very good pitch as Sibley hit 118 from his six hours at the crease.
Ben Stokes Keen For James Anderson, Stuart Broad To Make Swift Test Return For England
Newly-appointed England captain Ben Stokes has indicated that pace-bowling stalwarts James Anderson and Stuart Broad will make a quick return to the Test squad for the three-match series at home against New Zealand starting on June 2 at Lord's. Anderson and Broad were overlooked for England's tour against West Indies earlier this year as selectors instead opted to provide greater opportunities to the next generation of pace bowlers. England fell to a 1-0 series defeat against West Indies during the series and star batter Joe Root stood down as skipper shortly after the team returned home.
Fit Anderson, Broad will be selected says new England captain Stokes
DURHAM, England : England's all-time leading test wicket takers James Anderson and Stuart Broad will always be named in the playing 11 if the two fast bowlers are fit, new test captain Ben Stokes said on Tuesday as he looks to wipe the slate clean and start afresh.
Ben Stokes hopes England 'experiences' will help him become a successful captain
The national side have suffered successive series defeats to Australia and more recently the West Indies. It has seen them go nine matches without a win, the last coming against India at Headingley in August 2021.
James Anderson says it's 'nice to hear there's a chance' of returning to England set up
However, they were omitted from England's most recent tour to the West Indies - a series which they lost 1-0.