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HISTORICAL FACTS: 10 - The Untold Story

Ben Stokes could be back soon as England captain as mood turns his way

The England and Wales Cricket Board is hopeful that Ben Stokes will be able to make a quick return as England captain

The Guardian - UK

Ben Stokes in line to play for Durham after England axeing over curfew breach

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The Independent UK

Ben Stokes named in Durham squad to face Northamptonshire

The England captain was not considered for the second Test against New Zealand after breaking a team curfew.

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Ben Stokes named in Durham squad after being dropped by England for second Test

Stokes is in contention to feature in the County Championship amid an ongoing investigation

The Independent UK

Stokes and McCullum under pressure as England struggle to block out speculation

Behind those shades at the second Test it is impossible to tell what the England head coach is thinking in the enforced absence of his captain

The Guardian - UK

Jacob Bethell strikes twice as new-look England keep New Zealand in check

England fielded three debutants as New Zealand reached 291 for seven at the end of day one, with Jacob Bethell taking two wickets in the final hour

The Guardian - UK

How Joe Root filled Ben Stokes’ funky shoes to help new-look England keep New Zealand in check

New Zealand 284-7 (75): England’s stand-in skipper managed a new-look bowling attack well on an entertaining opening day at the Kia Oval

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Captain Root 2.0: more fun but a different kind of burden in leadership reboot

He is back in the groove as leader, but the callow nature of this team has forced a fresh approach as Ben Stokes’s stand-in

The Guardian - UK

New-look England make steady start against New Zealand under Joe Root’s guidance

Root was leading his country for the 65th time but first in more than four years.

The Independent UK

Thursday’s sport: What’s on and where can I watch?

The second round of group-stage matches gets under way at the World Cup, while it is Gold Cup day at Royal Ascot.

The Independent UK

England take two wickets as Joe Root steps back into captain role

With Ben Stokes absent, Root saw his side make a decent start to the second Test against New Zealand.

The Independent UK

Joe Root speaks out on stepping in to replace Ben Stokes as England captain

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The Independent UK

The week of ‘chaos’ that has changed England’s series against New Zealand

“There’s been a bit of chaos,” England coach Brendon McCullum said with a forced smile and a tone of grim understatement after a week that all involved would wish to forget. As in politics, seven days can be a long time in cricket but one can scarcely remember a situation…

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes has ‘earned the right’ to keep England captaincy, insists Michael Vaughan

Ben Stokes will miss England’s second Test against New Zealand this week

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Stand-in captain Joe Root admits England have let themselves down with behaviour

Stand-in captain Joe Root insisted England are ‘incredibly professional’ despite curfew breach and did not rule out a longer stint

The Independent UK

Joe Root not ruling out extended run as England captain amid doubts over Ben Stokes’ future

Joe Root will captain England this week after Ben Stokes was dropped from the Test squad

The Guardian - UK

Inspirational Stokes is a great captain – he isn’t perfect and isn’t expected to be

England Test captain has a lot of credit in the bank and if he comes back hopefully everyone has the compassion to move past his curfew breach

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McCullum worry for Stokes' wellbeing after England ban

Head coach Brendon McCullum has said he is concerned about Ben Stokes' mental health after the England captain was dropped for breaking the team's curfew.

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England hand debuts to Sonny Baker and Jordan Cox in second New Zealand Test

England will give debuts to Jordan Cox and Sonny Baker as they reshuffle their side for Wednesday’s second Test against New Zealand at the Oval

The Independent UK

Brendon McCullum ‘worried’ for Ben Stokes after England captain dropped

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AAP

CRIK:England to debut two in Oval Test, or maybe three

England will give Test debuts to Jordan Cox and Sonny Baker against New Zealand at The Oval, with James Rew in contention to be a third newcomer.

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England to debut two in Oval Test, or maybe three

England will give Test debuts to Jordan Cox and Sonny Baker against New Zealand at The Oval, with James Rew in contention to be a third newcomer.

The Guardian - UK

Brendon McCullum concerned for Ben Stokes after England captain dropped

England’s head coach, Brendon McCullum, says he is speaking to Ben Stokes every day, but is more worried about his captain’s welfare than pushing him to return to cricket

The Independent UK

England confirm two debutants for second New Zealand Test – and there could be a third

The England team for the second Test, led by stand-in skipper Joe Root in Ben Stokes’ absence, will have a fresh look to it

The Independent UK

Brendon McCullum reacts to Ben Stokes incident: ‘I’m worried about him’

The England captain will miss the second Test after breaching curfew at a nightclub last week

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