Ben Stokes grateful for 'real privilege' after being named England Test captain
Star all-rounder Ben Stokes has been appointed England Test captain, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced on Thursday.
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"Real Privilege": Ben Stokes Statement After Being Named England's 81st Test Captain
The England and Wales Cricket Board announced on Thursday that all-rounder Ben Stokes will take over as the 81st captain of the England men's cricket team. Stokes takes over from 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. Stokes' immediate challenge will be to put an end to the series of losses that England has faced in cricket's oldest format and revive the fortunes of the team.
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