Ben Stokes Named England Test Captain, Says 'Honoured to be Given the Chance'
Joe Root has been appointed as England new Test captain. The all-rounder succeeds Joe Root in becoming the 81st captain of the England Men’s Test team.
All-rounder Ben Stokes has been named as England's new Test captaincy. The development comes after Joe Root stepped down from the role. After being officially named as Test skipper, Root said, “I am honoured to be given the chance to lead the England Test team. This is a real privilege, and I’m excited about getting started this summer. I want to thank Joe (Root) for everything he has done for English Cricket and for always being a great ambassador for the sport all across the world. He has been a massive part of my development as a leader in the dressing room, and he will continue to be a key ally for me in this role.”
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