Ben Stokes back bowling in the nets amid links with England captaincy
England captaincy favourite Ben Stokes has stepped up his rehabilitation from a knee injury, bowling in the nets at Durham during his latest training session.
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What next for England with Rob Key’s appointment signalling start of new era?
The Easter resignation of Joe Root as Test captain and Rob Key’s subsequent appointment as managing director of men’s cricket have answered two of the most pressing questions around the England side after a troubled winter.
Rob Key’s in-tray as new managing director of England men’s cricket
Rob Key has been named managing director of England men’s cricket – the first appointment of a new era for the England and Wales Cricket Board.
Ben Stokes chat led to Saqib Mahmood rejecting IPL move in bid to keep Test spot
Saqib Mahmood has revealed that a conversation with Ben Stokes in the Caribbean inspired him to turn down an Indian Premier League offer and prioritise red-ball cricket as he bids to hold on to his Test place.
Former England captains back Ben Stokes to take over from Joe Root
Former England captains Michael Vaughan and Mike Atherton say star all-rounder Ben Stokes should fill the vacuum left after Joe Root resigned as Test skipper.
Stuart Broad ‘hasn’t given any thought’ to England captaincy since Joe Root exit
Stuart Broad appears to have distanced himself from succeeding Joe Root as England’s Test captain.
James Anderson backs Joe Root for further greatness after captaincy resignation
Joe Root has been backed to cement himself as one of England’s all-time greats after he made the “most challenging” decision to step down as captain of the Test team.
What went wrong and what is next for England after Joe Root’s exit as captain?
Joe Root has resigned as England’s Test captain and in the process became the latest person to lose their job after a disastrous 12 months of red-ball cricket.