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‘Honoured’ Ben Stokes ‘excited’ to lead England after taking on Test captaincy

Stokes replaces Joe Root in the role

The Independent UK

Joe Root breaks silence after Ben Stokes replaces him as England Test captain

Former skipper Joe Root has shared a touching tribute to Ben Stokes after the all-rounder was officially unveiled as his successor as England Test captain on Thursday

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson gives ringing endorsement of 'inspirational' new England skipper Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes has been named England Test captain - replacing Joe Root - and Prime Minister Boris Johnson has backed the 'inspirational' all-rounder to be a success in his new role

Daily Mirror

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Ben Stokes appointed as captain of England's test cricket team

Stokes replaces Joe Root, who quit two weeks ago as England’s Test captain

The Hindu

Rob Key confirms James Anderson and Stuart Broad decision as Ben Stokes is made captain

Veteran seamers James Anderson and Stuart Broad are set to return to the England side this summer Rob Key has revealed, after the pair were dropped following the Ashes

Daily Mirror

James Anderson and Stuart Broad back in England Test contention

The pair have taken 1,177 Test scalps between them.

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes England captaincy statement in full as he thanks 'great ambassador' Joe Root

New England Test captain Ben Stokes paid tribute to Joe Root after being confirmed as his replacement, describing Root as "a great ambassador for the sport all across the world"

Daily Mirror

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Ben Stokes named England’s new Test captain

The all-rounder paid tribute to his predecessor Joe Root.

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes named as new England Test captain after Joe Root steps down

Rob Key confirmed the appointment in his first press conference as managing director of the men’s team

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes named England Test captain after Joe Root resignation: ‘I am honoured to be given this chance’

Ben Stokes has been confirmed as England’s new Test captain by the recently-installed managing director Rob Key.

Evening Standard

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

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

Gary Kirsten 'emerges as frontrunner' to become England Test coach after Rob Key approach

England are looking to appoint separate red and white ball head coaches and Gary Kirsten is reportedly in pole position to coach the Test team

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Ben Stokes makes James Anderson and Stuart Broad decision after accepting captaincy

Ben Stokes is keen for James Anderson and Stuart Broad to be recalled by England this summer, after the pair were dropped following the Ashes

Evening Standard

Tom Haines interview: Playing for England is the pinnacle.... but I can’t lose focus leading Sussex

“Looks a bloody good player Tom Haines in my humble opinion” was the final tweet sent by Rob Key before he was appointed England’s new managing director of men’s cricket.

The Independent 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

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

Stokes will replace Joe Root as red-ball skipper

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Daily Mirror

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

Evening Standard

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.

Daily Mirror

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

England confirm head coach decision as managing director Rob Key begins overhaul

England have officially begun the recruitment process to find Chris Silverwood's successor, with governing body ECB now advertising online for the head coach role

The Guardian - UK

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

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

Gary Kirsten 'approached to coach England Test side' with Rob Key set to split the job

Gary Kirsten is being considered by England to coach their Test team, with new Managing Director of England Men's Cricket Rob Key set to split the head coach role between red and white ball cricket

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