New England Test captain Ben Stokes’ career in pictures
England have appointed all-rounder Ben Stokes as their new Test captain.
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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.
FACTBOX - England Test captain Ben Stokes
Ben Stokes, who succeeded Joe Root as England Test captain on Thursday. Born: June 4, 1991 in Christchurch Right arm fast medium bowler, left-hand batsmanTeams: England, Durham, Rajasthan Royals, Rising Pune Supergiant, Northern Superchargers - - Tests: 79 Debut: v Australia, Adelaide, 2013 Wickets: 174 Five-wicket hauls: 4 Average: 32.12 Best bowling: 6-22 v West Indies Runs: 5,061 at an average of 35.89 Centuries: 11 Highest score: 258 v South Africa - - One-day internationals: 101 Debut: v Ireland, Dublin, 2011 Wickets: 74 Five-wicket hauls: 1 Average: 41.59 Best bowling: 5-61 v Australia Runs: 2,871 at an average of 40.43 Centuries: 3 High score: 102 not out v Australia - - Twenty20 internationals: 34 Debut: v West Indies, The Oval, 2011 Wickets: 19 Average: 37.73 Best bowling: 3-26 v New Zealand Runs: 442 at an average of 20.09 High score: 47 not out v South Africa - - * Was player of the match in the 2019 Cricket World Cup final after scoring 84 not out as England beat New Zealand to lift the trophy for the first time.
Stokes succeeds Root as England's test captain
LONDON : 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.
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