Issues facing Ben Stokes following his appointment as England Test captain
England’s Test team are entering a new era under Ben Stokes’ leadership after the all-rounder was confirmed as the new captain.
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From Bristol incident to World Cup and Ashes heroics – Ben Stokes’ highs and lows
Ben Stokes has been confirmed as captain of England’s men’s Test team, taking over after five years of Joe Root’s leadership.
"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.
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Ben Stokes in line for England Test captaincy with Rob Key set to outline vision
Ben Stokes could be confirmed as England’s Test captain as soon as Thursday, when new managing director Rob Key appears at Lord’s to outline his vision for the men’s side.
Ben Stokes accepts offer of England captaincy by Rob Key to start new era for Test side
Ben Stokes will lead England out at Lord’s as the new Test captain after being offered the job by Rob Key.
England And Wales Cricket Board Advertises For Separate Red And White-Ball Coaching Job
England are set to return to a split-coaching structure after ECB's new Managing Director Rob Key made his first major decision by advertising for two new head coaches. The split in roles is on expected lines as Key had previous called for it while working as a pundit. Both coaches will report directly to Key and be "accomplished strategists with clear and ambitious plans for how they will develop and build success for English cricket moving forward," according the advertisement.
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