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James Anderson celebrated the news his England exile was set to end by taking a trio of wickets as Lancashire bowled Hampshire out for 246 on day one of their LV= Insurance County Championship Division One clash.
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.
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.
Ben Stokes must learn to trust his own decisions rather than "captain by committee" and should perhaps limit his bowling responsibilities to prevent burnout, former captain Nasser Hussain said. Stokes was unveiled as Joe Root's successor on Thursday with England hoping for a turnaround in their Test fortunes under the talismanic all-rounder.
LONDON : England's new test skipper Ben Stokes must learn to trust his own decisions rather than "captain by committee" and should perhaps limit his bowling responsibilities to prevent burnout, former captain Nasser Hussain said.
Michael Vaughan on Thursday extended good wishes to all-rounder Ben Stokes, on being appointed as England's men's Test team captain. Stokes succeeded Joe Root in becoming the 81st captain of the England men's Test team. The England Cricket Board Interim Chair and Chief Executive Officer approved the appointment on Tuesday evening following the recommendation by the Managing Director of England Men's Cricket, Rob Key.
England has appointed all-rounder Ben Stokes as its test captain to succeed Joe Root in the job, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced.
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.