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The Latest Breaking News from Ben Stokes

England drop to sixth in ICC Test rankings with lowest points total in 27 years

The ICC’s annual update sees England switch places with Pakistan and lose their spot in the world’s top teams

The Independent UK

Former England coach delivers verdict on Ben Stokes' appointment as captain

Ben Stokes has replaced Joe Root as England Test captain and former head coach Trevor Bayliss has delivered his verdict on the appointment

Daily Mirror

Ben Stokes confirms batting order switch after being named England Test captain

Ben Stokes has replaced Joe Root as England Test captain and the all-rounder has confirmed he will not be batting at number five when he leads the side in the first Test of the summer against New Zealand

Daily Mirror

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Ben Stokes hopes career experiences will help him as England Test captain

Ben Stokes hopes the ups and downs of his England career will help him make a success of the Test captaincy.Last year, Stokes spent more than four months out of the game as he managed his mental health and nursed a broken finger. He believes that experience – and others…

Evening Standard

Untroubled by Botham and Flintoff comparisons, Ben Stokes makes clear he will captain England his own way

On Ben Stokes’s first day as England captain, it was abundantly clear that he would be doing the job in his own, unique style.

Evening Standard

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 vows to be ‘advocate’ for mental health as England captain

Stokes succeeds Joe Root but just last summer he faced an uncertain future as he took a four-month hiatus from the sport.

The Independent UK

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Ben Stokes’ aggressive honesty could be just what England need

In his first outing as England’s newest Test captain, Stokes delivered a reassurance that his appointment could well prove to be the right one

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes believes he can ‘relate to anything’ as England captain after mental health break

Ben Stokes hopes that the break he took to prioritise his mental health last year will make him an approachable and relatable England captain, and revealed that he continues to receive regular support from a psychologist.

Evening Standard

Ben Stokes aims to encourage mental health conversation as England captain

The new skipper is still a month away from his first game leading the team

The Independent 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 lays out Test expectations to England players after being named captain

Ben Stokes was named as Joe Root replacement as England's Test captain last week and has told his players what he expects from them ahead of matches against New Zealand, India and South Africa this summer

Daily Mirror

Ben Stokes makes promise to England stars amid "fresh start" after Ashes debacle

Ben Stokes laid his stall out in his first media duties as England Test captain as the side look for a fresh start after this winter's horror show in Australia and the West Indies

Daily Mirror

Ben Stokes says it would be "stupid" to end James Anderson and Stuart Broad's England careers

New England captain Ben Stokes is keen for James Anderson and Stuart Broad to be recalled for the first Test of the summer, describing the pair as "the two best bowlers in England"

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The Guardian - UK

Ben Stokes vows to retain therapist and aid mental health as England captain

Ben Stokes, England’s new Test captain, said his own recovery from mental struggles was ‘a huge positive’ and he wants Jimmy Anderson and Stuart Broad to be recalled

Daily Mirror

Ben Stokes reveals Joe Root's advice after taking over as England Test skipper

Ben Stokes has been speaking for the first time since being appointed England Test captain last week, with the all-rounder taking over from close friend Joe Root

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes hopes England ups and downs help him be Test captain success

Stokes was announced as Joe Root’s successor last week

Evening Standard

Ben Stokes: New England Test captain set for County Championship return with Durham this week

New England Test captain Ben Stokes is set to return from injury in the County Championship this week, while Joe Root is also due to play for the first time since resigning the captaincy.

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Daily Mirror

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

Ian Botham responds to captain comparisons with new England skipper Ben Stokes

Star all-rounder Ben Stokes has been named England Test captain, with the appointment drawing comparisons to Ian Botham's 12-Test stint as skipper back in the 1980s

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - 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 Independent 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.

Daily Mirror

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"

The Guardian - UK

Ben Stokes has the drive and celebrity wattage to revive the pulse of Test cricket

England’s new captain is demanding where Joe Root was biddable and has the strength to lift a lifeless red-ball team

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