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Ton-up Ben Stokes has a blast for Durham

The England Test captain reached a century against Worcestershire with five successive sixes.

The Independent UK

Red-hot Ben Stokes smashes 64-ball century for Durham in first innings as England Test captain

In his first innings since being appointed England’s Test captain, Ben Stokes smashed five successive sixes to reach an extraordinary 64-ball century.

Evening Standard

County cricket: Ben Stokes breaks sixes record in Durham century – as it happened

Away from the New Road fireworks, Luke Wells led Lancashire’s reply after Dom Sibley carried his bat for Warwickshire

The Guardian - UK

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Alastair Cook scores 71st first-class century as Ben Stokes makes Durham return

The Essex batter lined up against his England captaincy successor Joe Root

The Independent UK

Jofra Archer says England may 'not notice the transition' as Ben Stokes replaces Joe Root

Jofra Archer has given his thoughts on Ben Stokes replacing Joe Root as England Test captain, insisting it will not "feel much different" playing under Stokes

Daily Mirror

Fight for places in England’s Test squad intensifies as ECB ponder new coach and selector appointments

England hopefuls have just two more rounds of County Championship action, the first starting on Thursday, to make their case for Test selection against New Zealand in four weeks’ time.

Evening Standard

County cricket: Stokes forced to wait as Durham’s Dickson continues fine form

The first county outing this season for England’s new Test captain was spent sitting on the balcony as his teammate made 104

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England drop to No 6 in Test rankings with lowest points tally since 1995

England have slumped to their worst Test rating for more than a quarter of a century, dropping to No 6 in the ICC rankings after just one win from the past 17 matches

The Guardian - UK

England Test woes compounded by drop to 27-year low in ICC rankings as Ben Stokes era begins

England have won just one Test match in the last 12 months, with new captain Ben Stokes taking over a struggling side

Daily Mirror

England drop to sixth in ICC Test rankings with lowest points total in 27 years

The ICC’s annual update sees England switch places with Pakistan and lose their spot in the world’s top teams

The Independent UK

Former England coach delivers verdict on Ben Stokes' appointment as captain

Ben Stokes has replaced Joe Root as England Test captain and former head coach Trevor Bayliss has delivered his verdict on the appointment

Daily Mirror

Ben Stokes confirms batting order switch after being named England Test captain

Ben Stokes has replaced Joe Root as England Test captain and the all-rounder has confirmed he will not be batting at number five when he leads the side in the first Test of the summer against New Zealand

Daily Mirror

Ben Stokes hopes career experiences will help him as England Test captain

Ben Stokes hopes the ups and downs of his England career will help him make a success of the Test captaincy.Last year, Stokes spent more than four months out of the game as he managed his mental health and nursed a broken finger. He believes that experience – and others…

Evening Standard

Untroubled by Botham and Flintoff comparisons, Ben Stokes makes clear he will captain England his own way

On Ben Stokes’s first day as England captain, it was abundantly clear that he would be doing the job in his own, unique style.

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

Impressive Ben Stokes passes first exam as England’s Test captain

The all-rounder spoke with assuredness on his plans, his father, the Bristol incident and last year’s break from the sport

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes vows to be ‘advocate’ for mental health as England captain

Stokes succeeds Joe Root but just last summer he faced an uncertain future as he took a four-month hiatus from the sport.

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes’ aggressive honesty could be just what England need

In his first outing as England’s newest Test captain, Stokes delivered a reassurance that his appointment could well prove to be the right one

Evening Standard

Ben Stokes believes he can ‘relate to anything’ as England captain after mental health break

Ben Stokes hopes that the break he took to prioritise his mental health last year will make him an approachable and relatable England captain, and revealed that he continues to receive regular support from a psychologist.

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The Independent UK

Ben Stokes aims to encourage mental health conversation as England captain

The new skipper is still a month away from his first game leading the team

Evening Standard

Ben Stokes to bat at No6 in Test side with England captain confident move is ‘best for the team’

Ben Stokes has confirmed that he will be returning to No6 in England’s batting order now he has taken over as captain of the Test team.

Daily Mirror

Ben Stokes lays out Test expectations to England players after being named captain

Ben Stokes was named as Joe Root replacement as England's Test captain last week and has told his players what he expects from them ahead of matches against New Zealand, India and South Africa this summer

Daily Mirror

Ben Stokes makes promise to England stars amid "fresh start" after Ashes debacle

Ben Stokes laid his stall out in his first media duties as England Test captain as the side look for a fresh start after this winter's horror show in Australia and the West Indies

Daily Mirror

Ben Stokes says it would be "stupid" to end James Anderson and Stuart Broad's England careers

New England captain Ben Stokes is keen for James Anderson and Stuart Broad to be recalled for the first Test of the summer, describing the pair as "the two best bowlers in England"

The Guardian - UK

Ben Stokes vows to retain therapist and aid mental health as England captain

Ben Stokes, England’s new Test captain, said his own recovery from mental struggles was ‘a huge positive’ and he wants Jimmy Anderson and Stuart Broad to be recalled

Daily Mirror

Ben Stokes reveals Joe Root's advice after taking over as England Test skipper

Ben Stokes has been speaking for the first time since being appointed England Test captain last week, with the all-rounder taking over from close friend Joe Root

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