Ben Stokes hopes England career ups and downs help him be Test captain success
Ben Stokes hopes the ups and downs of his England career will help him make a success of the Test captaincy.
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"Want Selfless Cricketers": Ben Stokes Aims To Mould England Test Team In His Image
Ben Stokes says he wants to lead a team of "selfless" cricketers as he plots England's revival after being named as the new Test captain. The 30-year-old all-rounder was appointed to the role last week after Joe Root stood down following a five-year reign that culminated in a string of painful defeats. Stokes, who was vice-captain to close friend Root, takes over with England having won just one of their past 17 Tests and the team bottom of the World Test Championship table.
Rob Key wants to see more homegrown coaches as he ponders overseas appointments
Rob Key insists England must do more to produce homegrown coaches as he ponders a return to overseas leadership of the national side.
‘Honoured’ Ben Stokes ‘excited’ to lead England after taking on Test captaincy
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.
"Would Be A Mistake To Imagine Ben Stokes As Long-Term Test Captain": England Great
Former England skipper Michael Atherton feels it would be a "mistake" to consider Ben Stokes as long-term captain of England's Test team. Stokes became England's 81st Test captain on Thursday, replacing Joe Root, who resigned from the position earlier this month and remains the most successful Test captain of England in terms of number of matches won. Atherton, who captained England for 54 Tests between 1993 and 2001, feels Stokes should not be a "long-term pick", saying that the demanding Test captain's role "wears down" even the toughest of characters.
Stokes can lead revival of 'talented' England, says cricket chief
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.
"Got Each Other's Back": Joe Root Wishes Successor Ben Stokes On England Test Captaincy
Former skipper Joe Root promised to be with new England Test captain Ben Stokes "every step of the way" after his close friend was appointed as his successor on Thursday. The 30-year-old Stokes, who served as Root's deputy, was the overwhelming favourite to take charge of a struggling team that have won just one of their past 17 Test matches. Root stood down earlier this month following a series loss in the Caribbean, which came after England's 4-0 Ashes defeat in Australia.
Rob Key hopes to have England coach in place for first Test against New Zealand
Rob Key is optimistic about England’s chances of attracting a high-class field of coaching candidates and hopes to have a Test specialist in place for the first game of the summer.