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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 Guardian - UK

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.

Evening Standard

Ben Stokes and England 'will benefit' if a coach is not appointed before first Test of summer

England are facing a race against time in their bid to install a new head coach before the first Test of the summer next month

Daily Mirror

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Rob Key opens door for Alex Hales to make England return: "He has done his time"

Opener Alex Hales was dropped by England in 2019 after failing a drugs test and he has not played international cricket since - but new chief Rob Key has opened the door to a return

Daily Mirror

ECB managing director Rob Key suggests England return for Alex Hales

LONDON: England opener Alex Hales could be available for selection after three years as new England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) managing director Rob Key feels the batter has "done his time".

The Times of India

Rob Key wants to see more homegrown coaches as he ponders overseas appointments

The likes of Gary Kirsten, Graham Ford and Simon Katich have been linked to the England post.

The Independent UK

Rob Key’s England revolution begins with mandate to rebuild Test team

Separate head coaches for different formats and return of national selector are first moves by director of men’s cricket

The Guardian - UK

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Rob Key hints at open door for Alex Hales to make England return

‘He has done his time,’ said the new managing director of men’s cricket about the batsman whose 2019 failed recreational drugs test put his England career on hold

The Guardian - UK

James Anderson welcomes chance to earn England recall

New director of cricket Rob Key this week declared Anderson and Stuart Broad available for selection after their omission in the West Indies.

The Independent UK

Kevin Pietersen warns Ben Stokes will be "hamstrung" as England Test captain

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has delivered his verdict on Ben Stokes being announced as Joe Root's replacement, warning he will be "hamstrung" by the "system"

Daily Mirror

England told appointing Ben Stokes as Test captain "could be the making of him"

England have appointed Ben Stokes as their new Test captain, with the all-rounder taking over from former skipper Joe Root

Daily Mirror

England door open for Joe Clarke despite involvement in "pathetic sexist" WhatsApp group

Joe Clarke was blacklisted by the ECB in 2019 after he was named as a member of a WhatsApp group which featured messages that "demeaned women and trivialised rape"

Daily Mirror

Michael Atherton says Ben Stokes is not a "long-term pick" as England Test captain

Ben Stokes has been appointed England's new Test captain and former skipper Michael Atherton believes the all-rounder should only do the job "for a short period of time"

Daily Mirror

Rob Key taking simple steps to overhaul England with Ben Stokes the first piece of the puzzle

Rob Key is a straightforward man with a straightforward approach to communication and cricket.

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The Independent UK

James Anderson celebrates England return with trio of wickets for Lancashire

Anderson was given the green light to return to the England side by new Test captain Ben Stokes and new managing director Rob Key.

The Guardian - UK

Rob Key aims to keep it simple as he attempts to revive England

Having chosen a captain, the new director of men’s cricket must turn his attention to appointing a head coach and selector

The Independent UK

Rob Key strikes the right notes as he embarks on England mission

The ECB’s new managing director of men’s cricket faces a tough task to turn England’s red-ball struggles around, but has the personal skills to stand up to the job

Daily Mirror

Rob Key hints at Gary Kirsten appointment as England chief hails proposed head coach

Gary Kirsten is thought to be among the frontrunners to coach England's Test team and new Managing Director of Men's Cricket Rob Key has said he feels Kirsten "would be very good at that job"

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Daily Mirror

Steve Harmison shares "big concern" over Ben Stokes being named England Test captain

Ben Stokes has been named England's new Test captain but former fast bowler Steve Harmison has shared his concerns over the appointment

The Independent UK

Rob Key hopes to have England coach in place for first Test of the summer

Key has hit the ground running in his new role as managing director of men’s cricket

Daily Mirror

Stuart Broad tips "leader" Ben Stokes to be an "exceptional" England Test captain

Ben Stokes has replaced Joe Root as England Test captain and veteran seamer Stuart Broad has hailed the all-rounder's appointment, insisting the "added responsibility of being a captain" will not "affect the way he plays"

Evening Standard

Stuart Broad and James Anderson available for first Test of summer, Rob Key confirms

England’s new Managing Director Rob Key has confirmed that James Anderson and Stuart Broad’s international exile on the recent tour of the Caribbean was only temporary and that they are available for selection this summer.

Daily Mirror

Piers Morgan hails Ben Stokes' appointment as England captain - "Bring those Ashes home"

Ben Stokes has replaced Joe Root as England Test captain and Piers Morgan has offered the all-rounder his congratulations, labelling him a "magnificent player" and a "great guy"

The Independent UK

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

Stokes replaces Joe Root in the role

Daily Mirror

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

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