The time looks right for England to take a chance on Josh Bohannon
The first big call of Ben Stokes’ captaincy has shone the spotlight on what is again likely to be the biggest problem position in England’s ever fragile top order.
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Joe Root to bat at four in Tests, says new skipper Ben Stokes
Stokes wants predecessor Joe Root to return to number four in the batting order for the series against New Zealand, a position where he has accumulated over 5,000 runs and notched up 14 centuries. Root, who resigned from the captaincy after the series defeat against the West Indies, scored two hundreds while batting at three in the Caribbean but Stokes feels that he is more suited to his original position. "I've already spoken with Joe.
Cricket - Root to bat at four in tests, says new skipper Stokes
England's new test skipper Ben Stokes wants predecessor Joe Root to return to number four in the batting order for the series against New Zealand, a position where he has accumulated over 5,000 runs and notched up 14 centuries.
Impressive Ben Stokes passes first exam as England’s Test captain
There has been a fair amount of fretting about the prospect of Ben Stokes, England Test captain. Even after a weary Joe Root called him before Easter to explain he was stepping down from the job, his wife, Clare, immediately said “oh no, oh no, oh no”, knowing full well what was likely to follow.
Ben Stokes hopes England 'experiences' will help him become a successful captain
The national side have suffered successive series defeats to Australia and more recently the West Indies. It has seen them go nine matches without a win, the last coming against India at Headingley in August 2021.
Atherton: Stokes can mould Test team until coach appointed
Ben Stokes will address the media for the first time as England's new Test captain on Tuesday, with Michael Atherton excited at the prospect of the talismanic all-rounder moulding the team in his image.
ECB Managing Director Rob Key Hints At England Return For Alex Hales
England opener Alex Hales could be available for selection after three years as new ECB managing director Rob Key feels the batter has "done his time". Hales was withdrawn from England's ODI World Cup squad in 2019 after the Guardian reported that he was serving a three-week ban for recreational drug use.
ECB managing director Rob Key suggests England return for Alex Hales
Alex Hales "has done his time" after three years in international wilderness and should be considered for selection again, said Rob Key, the managing director of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). Hales has not played for England since being withdrawn from the preliminary 50-overs World Cup squad in 2019 after the Guardian newspaper reported he was serving a three-week ban for recreational drug use.