Alastair Cook scores 71st first-class century as Ben Stokes makes Durham return
Sir Alastair Cook made his 71st first-class century for Essex against Yorkshire on a day when new England captain Ben Stokes was in the Durham line-up at Worcestershire.
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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 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. 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.
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.
New England Test captain Ben Stokes wants to lead a team of 'selfless' players
New England Test captain Ben Stokes said he wants to lead a group of “selfless” cricketers as he plans his team's revival after a period of turmoil.
"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.
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.
Rob Key opens door for Alex Hales to make England return: "He has done his time"
England 's new Managing Director of Men's Cricket Rob Key has opened the door for Alex Hales to make his return to international cricket.