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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.
"Got Each Other's Back": Joe Root Wishes Successor Ben Stokes On England Test Captaincy
Former skipper Joe Root promised to be with new England Test captain Ben Stokes "every step of the way" after his close friend was appointed as his successor on Thursday. The 30-year-old Stokes, who served as Root's deputy, was the overwhelming favourite to take charge of a struggling team that have won just one of their past 17 Test matches. Root stood down earlier this month following a series loss in the Caribbean, which came after England's 4-0 Ashes defeat in Australia.
Root vows to be with new England skipper Stokes 'every step of the way'
Joe Root promised to be with new England Test captain Ben Stokes "every step of the way" after his close friend was appointed as his successor on Thursday. The 30-year-old Stokes, who served as Root's deputy, was the overwhelming favourite to take charge of a struggling team that have won just one of their past 17 Test matches.
Ben Stokes: Inspirational all-rounder turned England Test captain
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.
"Time We Posted This Again": ECB's Cheeky Post After Ben Stokes Named England's Test Captain
Ben Stokes has been named the 81st captain of the England men's cricket team. The all-rounder has been one of England's biggest match winners across formats and one of Stokes' most memorable performances in Test cricket came in 2019 when he helped England beat Australia by 1 wicket in the third Test match in Headingley in Leeds. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) took to Twitter and posted the video of Stokes hitting the winning runs in the Test match with a cheeky caption.
England names star all-rounder Ben Stokes as new test captain to replace Joe Root
England has appointed all-rounder Ben Stokes as its test captain to succeed Joe Root in the job, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced.
"Adrenaline Of Captaincy Could...": Ravi Shastri's Prediction On How Ben Stokes Will Respond To Being England Skipper
Ben Stokes was on Thursday named as England cricket team's Test captain. The senior allrounder was always the front-runner for the role since Joe Root's resignation after five long years in the top job. Stokes will have his task cut out as the England skipper after the team's drubbing in the Ashes to Australia. Stokes is now the 81st player to lead the England men's Test team. His appointment was suggested by Rob Key, the new managing director of England men's cricket, amidst a wind of sea change post the Ashes loss.