On this day in 2008: Kevin Pietersen named England Test and one-day captain
Kevin Pietersen was named as England’s new Test and one-day captain on this day in 2008.
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Kevin Pietersen was named as England’s new Test and one-day captain on this day in 2008.
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Duncan Fletcher tendered his resignation as England coach following their disappointing World Cup campaign on this day 15 years ago.
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Paul Collingwood will take charge of England's Test tour of the West Indies in March after being installed as interim head coach.