England names star all-rounder Ben Stokes as new test captain to replace Joe Root
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.
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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.
Star all-rounder Ben Stokes was named as England's new Test captain on Thursday, replacing Joe Root, who stood down earlier this month after a string of defeats.
Star all-rounder Ben Stokes has been appointed England Test captain, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced on Thursday.
Rob Key has confirmed that James Anderson and Stuart Broad are set to return to England’s Test fold and says new captain Ben Stokes wants the record-breaking opening bowlers to be part of his side.
Ben Stokes has been appointed as England’s new Test captain and says he is “honoured” to accept the role.
England’s Test team are entering a new era under Ben Stokes’ leadership after the all-rounder was confirmed as the new captain.
England have appointed all-rounder Ben Stokes as their Test captain to succeed Joe Root in the job, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Thursday. "I am delighted that he has accepted, and he is ready for the added responsibility and the honour. He thoroughly deserves the opportunity," managing director of England men's cricket Rob Key said in a statement.