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Harry Brook would accept the England Test captaincy and believes it is possible to lead the country in all three formats.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
For Stokes, a four-year captaincy reign ends with his first home defeat, and a 15-year international career ends with England in chaos.
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026
While this match may have reminded him why he gave up the captaincy four years ago, he has once again held together a batting line-up that risked imploding.
From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026
Joe Root says he is taking the England Test captaincy on a "game-by-game basis" but admits he has been "slightly envious" of Ben Stokes for getting to work alongside Brendon McCullum.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 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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