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"For me, at the start of the season when I took the captaincy on, I didn't realise the door was still open. I thought it was closed. It's definitely spurred me on this season."
From BBC • May 4, 2026
Dealing with inheriting the captaincy from a respected figure in the squad who was staying at the club - Fernandes at Manchester United, Rooney at DC United.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
Haseeb Hameed is the only domestic player on the list, for his runs and captaincy in Nottinghamshire's County Championship triumph.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
He did not go as far as to say he benefited from having the captaincy taken away but did admit "the form came back" after it happened.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
His eyes, not clouded with drink but clear of purpose, were fixed on the captaincy of this reeling ship.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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