Star all-rounder Ben Stokes named England Test captain
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.
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Ben Stokes grateful for 'real privilege' after being named England Test captain
Star all-rounder Ben Stokes has been appointed England Test captain, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced on Thursday.
Ben Stokes Named England's New Test Captain
All-rounder Ben Stokes was on Thursday named the captain of England's men's Test team by the England and Wales Cricket Board. The development comes after Joe Root resigned from the post earlier this month after a spate of losses, which included a 0-4 thrashing in the Ashes at the hands of Australia. England are at the bottom of the points table of the current cycle of ICC Test Championship.
"Real Privilege": Ben Stokes Statement After Being Named England's 81st Test Captain
The England and Wales Cricket Board announced on Thursday that all-rounder Ben Stokes will take over as the 81st captain of the England men's cricket team. Stokes takes over from 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. Stokes' immediate challenge will be to put an end to the series of losses that England has faced in cricket's oldest format and revive the fortunes of the team.
Ben Stokes named England’s new Test captain
Ben Stokes has been appointed as England’s new Test captain and says he is “honoured” to accept the role.
New England Test captain Ben Stokes’ career in pictures
England have appointed all-rounder Ben Stokes as their new Test captain.
Issues facing Ben Stokes following his appointment as England Test captain
England’s Test team are entering a new era under Ben Stokes’ leadership after the all-rounder was confirmed as the new captain.
Ben Stokes succeeds Joe Root as England's Test 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.