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Stokes decoded: his concerns for Joe Root and hopes for ‘great man’ Stephen Fleming

What England’s former captain did – and didn’t – say in two-hour podcast interview with his old teammates Stuart Broad and Jos Buttler

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4

Ben Stokes rules out 2027 Ashes return but ambition is ‘to coach England one day’

Ben Stokes has rejected suggestions he could reverse his recent England retirement and return for the 2027 Ashes

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4

Ben Stokes drops verdict on Joe Root’s return as England Test captain and outlines his future ambitions

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The Independent UK · Aug 4

Rob Key explains why it was ‘too soon’ for Harry Brook to become England Test captain

Brook had served as vice-captain to Ben Stokes but was overlooked in favour of Joe Root

The Independent UK · Jul 31

England and Stephen Fleming is a marriage of convenience – but it might just work

ENGLAND CRICKET: Fleming, despite a complete lack of red-ball coaching experience, has been the man selected to steady the England Test ship after the messy departure of fellow New Zealander Brendon McCullum, writes Harry Latham-Coyle, and while his task is big, he may have the tools to succeed

The Independent UK · Jul 30

Root to captain England after Fleming confirmed as new men’s Test coach

New Zealander Stephen Fleming will take the reins as England’s next men’s Test coach for this winter’s trip to South Africa

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30

Stephen Fleming named new England Test head coach as Joe Root returns as captain

Five-time Indian Premier League winner Fleming will replace compatriot Brendon McCullum.

The Independent UK · Jul 30

Marsh mayhem rekindles magical Headingley memories

Mitch Marsh has been at it again at Headingley, smashing English bowlers all round the famous Yorkshire ground in The Hundred franchise competition.

AAP · Jul 28

Presence of Brendon McCullum affecting England’s hunt for a new Test coach

The hunt for the next coach of the England men’s Test team is being complicated by the need for the new appointee to work alongside the man he would be replacing, Brendon McCullum

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24

Joe Root clear favourite to captain England for Pakistan series

England are currently without a Test captain or head coach

The Independent UK · Jul 24