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.
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‘Honoured’ Ben Stokes ‘excited’ to lead England after taking on Test captaincy
Ben Stokes says he is “honoured” to be handed England’s Test captaincy and has already made it clear that fast bowling greats James Anderson and Stuart Broad are part of his plans.
Kevin Pietersen warns Ben Stokes will be "hamstrung" as England Test captain
Kevin Pietersen has congratulated Ben Stokes after he was officially named as England's new Test captain on Thursday.
"Would Be A Mistake To Imagine Ben Stokes As Long-Term Test Captain": England Great
Former England skipper Michael Atherton feels it would be a "mistake" to consider Ben Stokes as long-term captain of England's Test team. Stokes became England's 81st Test captain on Thursday, replacing Joe Root, who resigned from the position earlier this month and remains the most successful Test captain of England in terms of number of matches won. Atherton, who captained England for 54 Tests between 1993 and 2001, feels Stokes should not be a "long-term pick", saying that the demanding Test captain's role "wears down" even the toughest of characters.
Stokes can lead revival of 'talented' England, says cricket chief
England cricket chief Rob Key said a "talented" Test side can become a force again under new captain Ben Stokes despite a dismal run of results over the past 14 months.
Michael Atherton says Ben Stokes is not a "long-term pick" as England Test captain
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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.