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"No Questioning Of His Position...": Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes Back 'Phenomenal Leader' Eoin Morgan

Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes have backed white-ball captain Eoin Morgan, describing him as a 'phenomenal leader'. Morgan led England to their first 50-over World Cup title in 2019, but he is himself without a half-century in one-day internationals and Twenty20s for almost a year. The batter registered two successive ducks against the Netherlands and missed Wednesday's game due to a tight groin, which England won by eight wickets and completed a 3-0 ODI clean sweep.

Ben Stokes stresses England players have ‘a responsibility on and off field’

England captain Ben Stokes has reiterated his side’s “responsibility” to the game extends beyond the field of play, as they prepare for a Headingley Test that was at one stage threatened by the damaging allegations of institutional racism at Yorkshire.

Jos Buttler gives his backing to Eoin Morgan amid England captain’s poor form

Jos Buttler was bemused at speculation over Eoin Morgan’s England future, insisting everything the limited-overs captain has achieved “doesn’t just go away overnight”.

Stokes illness overshadows England's bid for New Zealand clean sweep

England head into the third Test at Headingley on Thursday with doubts over the health of captain Ben Stokes as they chase a 3-0 series clean sweep against New Zealand.

England hopeful Ben Stokes will be fit for third New Zealand Test after illness

England are crossing their fingers over captain Ben Stokes’ fitness for this week’s Headingley Test after illness forced him to sit out training on a day that saw Covid-19 return to the camp.

Unwell Stokes misses England training ahead of third Test

England captain Ben Stokes missed training after feeling unwell on Tuesday as his side started their preparations for the Headingley Test.

Unwell Ben Stokes sits out training ahead of final Test against New Zealand

England captain Ben Stokes sat out training on Tuesday, 48 hours out from the start of the Headingley Test.

"Was Like William Wallace": England Star Hails Coach Brendon McCullum's Inspirational Team Talk During Trent Bridge Test

England pulled off one of the most memorable wins in Test cricket when they beat New Zealand by five wickets in the second Test at Trent Bridge to take a decisive 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Remarkably, the hosts chased down a challenging total of 299 on the final day to win in Nottingham after dismissing the visitors for 284 in their second innings. It was a sign of the positive attitude and aggressive intent that the English team has decided to adopt under under the new regime of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum. England Test wicketkeeper has now spoken about McCullum's 'Braveheart-style' team talk during during the tea break on the final day of the Trent Bridge Test.

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"No Questioning Of His Position...": Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes Back 'Phenomenal Leader' Eoin Morgan

Ben Stokes stresses England players have ‘a responsibility on and off field’

Jos Buttler gives his backing to Eoin Morgan amid England captain’s poor form

Stokes illness overshadows England's bid for New Zealand clean sweep

England hopeful Ben Stokes will be fit for third New Zealand Test after illness

Unwell Stokes misses England training ahead of third Test

Unwell Ben Stokes sits out training ahead of final Test against New Zealand

"Was Like William Wallace": England Star Hails Coach Brendon McCullum's Inspirational Team Talk During Trent Bridge Test