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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Rory Dollard

‘His best position is at four’: Ben Stokes moves Joe Root back to preferred spot

PA Wire

Ben Stokes has confirmed that Joe Root will move back to number four in his revamped England line-up and called on Test hopefuls to “put their hands up” for the vacant batting spots.

The new captain is starting to flesh out his plans for the red-ball side and, having already decided to shunt himself down a place to number six, he has also asked his predecessor to return to his favoured position.

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