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Ben Stokes appointed England Test captain as Rob Key ushers in new era

Ben Stokes has been confirmed as Joe Root's replacement as England Test captain, with new Managing Director of Men's Cricket Rob Key making his first major decision

Daily Mirror

Stokes starts England Test captaincy by demanding Broad and Anderson return

The Durham all-rounder will lead England’s men in the home series against New Zealand starting at Lord’s on 2 June

The Guardian - UK

England again call on Ben Stokes in their hour of need – this time as captain

Not for the first time, England have turned to their talisman to help get them out of trouble, writes Vithushan Ehantharajah

The Independent UK

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Memo to Ben Stokes: take the captaincy – but get out while the going is good

Whether effective or not, too many of England’s leaders have had to depart under a cloud, tarnishing their reputation

The Guardian - UK

Four key qualities Ben Stokes will bring to his new role as England Test captain

Stokes has the skills, character, man-management qualities and instinct to become a successful skipper and help to mould English cricket in his image

Daily Mirror

Ben Stokes to succeed Joe Root as England Test captain

The appointment of Ben Stokes is expected to be revealed by Rob Key on Thursday with Stuart Broad and Jimmy Anderson likely to return to the Test team this summer

The Guardian - UK

Ben Stokes set for England Test captaincy as Rob Key makes first key decision

Stokes will replace Joe Root as red-ball skipper

The Independent UK

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Ben Stokes set for England Test captaincy as Rob Key makes first big decision

Stokes will replace Joe Root as red-ball skipper

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes accepts offer of England captaincy by Rob Key to start new era for Test side

ECB board need to ratify the decision of the new managing director which should be a formality, with Ben Stokes set to replace Joe Root as captain after five years in the job

Daily Mirror

Ben Stokes poised to succeed Joe Root as England Test captain after Rob Key talks

Rob Key’s reign as England’s managing director of men’s cricket is beginning to take shape, with Ben Stokes poised to be named Test captain and applications open for coaching positions.

Evening Standard

Ben Stokes set to be 'appointed England Test captain imminently' after Rob Key talks

Ben Stokes is the stand-out candidate to succeed Joe Root as England Test captain, following his decision to step down from the role after five years in charge following a 1-0 series defeat to the West Indies

Daily Mirror

Rob Key advertises for separate Test and white-ball England head coaches

The new director made his first major policy decision in his role in charge of England men’s cricket while Ben Stokes is likely to replace Joe Root as Test captain

The Guardian - UK

Durham chief tips 'inspirational' Ben Stokes to shine as England Test captain

Ben Stokes is expected to be named England Test captain and Durham's director of cricket Marcus North believes the all-rounder will be a success, insisting he will "have the whole dressing room behind him"

Daily Mirror

‘Jealous gang’ wanted me to fail, says former India coach Ravi Shastri

He says how the ex-England opener Robert Key should go out about his job as ECB's 'Director of Cricket'.

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Daily Mirror

England told captaincy could make Ben Stokes 'even more incredible than he is now'

Ben Stokes is expected to succeed Joe Root as England Test captain and Ravi Shastri believes the extra responsibility of the job will help him become "even more than the incredible player he is now"

Daily Mirror

James Anderson reflects on Joe Root's time as England captain as he makes big admission

Joe Root recently resigned as England Test captain after five years in the job and James Anderson has reflected on his tenure, admitting the role had an effect on their friendship

The Guardian - UK

Ravi Shastri: ‘Rob Key will develop a thick skin. Every day you are judged’

Swapping the commentary box for a director’s role is a tall order but one man who has done it has some advice for England’s new supremo, he tells Ali Martin

Daily Mirror

Eoin Morgan names "brilliant leader" who should replace Joe Root as England Test captain

Joe Root resigned as England Test captain earlier this month and white-ball skipper Eoin Morgan has backed star all-rounder Ben Stokes to replace him

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The Independent UK

Eoin Morgan backs Ben Stokes for England Test captaincy and rules himself out of running

Joe Root stepped down from the role earlier this month

Daily Mirror

Ben Stokes on loyalty to Joe Root after Bristol incident and England captaincy job

BEN STOKES COLUMN: Joe Root was a brilliant England Test captain who cared about his players and gave the job absolutely everything he had until it took its toll

The Hindu

Bumrah, Rohit among Wisden's five 'Cricketers of the Year'

The list also features New Zealand batter Devon Conway, England pacer Ollie Robinson and Proteas women star Dane van Niekerk

Evening Standard

England batter Joe Root named Wisden’s Leading Cricketer in the World after record-breaking 2021

Joe Root has been named Wisden’s Leading Cricketer in the World for the first time following his sensational batting exploits in 2021, his final year as England captain.

The Independent UK

Ex-England Test captain Joe Root named Wisden’s leading cricketer in the world

The 31-year-old succeeds Ben Stokes, who took the honour for 2019 and 202

The Independent UK

Rob Key advised England should have just one head coach for both red and white-ball teams

Mark Butcher also said ‘Ben Stokes is perhaps the only captaincy option’ to replace Joe Root

Daily Mirror

Rob Key 'to meet Ben Stokes this week' to discuss replacing Joe Root as England captain

Joe Root resigned as England Test captain after a poor run of recent results which saw his side win just one of their last 17 Test matches and vice-captain Ben Stokes is viewed as his most likely successor

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