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Joe Root rules out taking on England white-ball captaincy: ‘That ship’s sailed’

The experienced batter had been suggested as a possible short-term captaincy solution

The Independent UK

Dan Worrall would accept England call-up but says current focus is on Surrey

Australia-born Worrall claimed 52 wickets in the County Championship last season and can represent England from next month.

The Independent UK

The brave Harry Brook IPL decision that hands England a dilemma

The batter’s withdrawal would appear well timed with England on the hunt for a new men’s white-ball captain

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Who is in the running to be England’s new white-ball captain?

Harry Brook and Ben Stokes are just two contenders.

The Independent UK

Flintoff earmarked as England white-ball coach if McCullum takes break

Andrew Flintoff has been earmarked as a potential caretaker coach of England’s senior white-ball teams if Brendon McCullum requires a break before the Ashes

The Guardian - UK

Ben Stokes hints he could be open to England white-ball captaincy – Rob Key

Jos Buttler stood down as limited-overs skipper following the Champions Trophy exit.

The Independent UK

Is India vs New Zealand on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Champions Trophy final

Everything you need to know ahead of the tournament decider in Dubai

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Ben Stokes is cricket’s last action hero – the ODI captaincy can be his Viking funeral

The instinct is to protect England’s Test captain, but he’s the functioning brain of Bazball and it’s hard to think of anyone better to lead the ODI team

The Guardian - UK

Rob Key explains why England captaincy could ‘bring out the best’ in Harry Brook

England have said that ‘nothing is off the table’ when it comes to a replacement for Jos Buttler, with no timeline for an appointment set

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes in frame for England ODI captaincy and Harry Brook for T20 role

Rob Key could offer Ben Stokes the one-day captaincy and potentially put Harry Brook in charge of the T20 side

The Guardian - UK

Rob Key says Ben Stokes is an option for England white-ball captaincy

Jos Buttler stood down as limited-overs skipper.

The Independent UK

Jofra Archer may yet help England’s pace ploy in India and Australia Tests

The return of the fast bowler in this year’s Test series may allow England’s failed strategy in Pakistan to come good

The Guardian - UK

McCullum’s challenge now is to find more than just a new England captain

Jos Buttler’s decision to step down emphasises the task their coach faces to reinvigorate England’s white-ball teams

The Guardian - UK

McCullum was a tonic for England’s Test side but will the medicine work in all formats?

Elimination from the Champions Trophy will surely end Jos Buttler’s tenure as white-ball captain, but is the lack of 50-over domestic cricket the biggest problem?

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The Independent UK

England captain Jos Buttler reveals stance on possible boycott of Afghanistan clash

England have faced calls to boycott the Champions Trophy fixture due to the Taliban regime’s assault on women’s rights

The Independent UK

‘Unlucky lad’ Josh Tongue progressing nicely after long injury lay-off

Tongue made an impressive start to his Test career before injury struck.

The Guardian - UK

No panic and a brilliant ball striker – why Bethell’s England call may be inspired

Some rivals will be unhappy the 21-year-old appears to have skipped the queue but the leap to Test level is higher than ever

The Independent UK

England white-ball coaches to stand down from roles when Caribbean tour finishes

Brendon McCullum is soon to take over as limited-overs head coach.

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The Independent UK

Marcus Trescothick eyes permanent England role after head coach audition

ECB managing director Rob Key would like to eventually find an English successor to Brendon McCullum.

The Independent UK

Jos Buttler determined to lead ‘next era’ for England alongside Brendon McCullum

Managing director of cricket Rob Key opted to persevere with Buttler.

The Independent UK

James Anderson opens up on enforced retirement: ‘It was like Goodfellas’

Anderson’s record-breaking Test career was brought to an end this year by England’s brainstrust of Ben Stokes, Brendon McCullum and Rob Key

The Independent UK

Captains Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler sign two-year England contracts

Test skipper Stokes last year turned down a three-year deal and signed for only 12 months but is now committed beyond next winter’s Ashes

The Guardian - UK

England captains Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler sign two-year central contracts

Jamie Smith and Shoaib Bashir are among five players to get their first central deals as the number of players on such contracts rises from 26 to 29

The Independent UK

Who is Josh Hull? The Covid cricket convert set for his England Test debut

Hull is a towering left-arm seamer already making a big impression aged only 20

The Guardian - UK

Brendon McCullum’s most pressing task is to change England’s white-ball mood

New Zealander faces ludicrous schedule but his new role brings welcome certainty for the players

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