Ben Stokes Retires as England Test Captain, Backs Harry Brook as Successor
Ben Stokes has announced his retirement as England's Test captain, with tributes pouring in from teammates and opponents. Stokes has endorsed Harry Brook as the ideal candidate to take over the leadership role.
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Stokes created moments and the moments are no more
Ben Stokes was a cricketer of moments, and the moments are now no more, writes Stephan Shemilt.
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Brook was previously involved in a late night altercation with a bouncer the night before an ODI in Wellington last November.
By Rory Dollard
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With New Zealand winning the Crowe-Thorpe Trophy and Ben Stokes retired, the English Cricket Board should now be exploring options beyond Brendon McCullum
Read full article →'Once-in-a-generation player': Latham, Root pay heartfelt tributes to Stokes
England's star all-rounder Ben Stokes has bid farewell to Test cricket, announcing his retirement after a memorable career. Despite a loss in his final match against New Zealand, Stokes received glowing tributes from opponents and teammates. New Zealand captain Tom Latham lauded him as a "once-in-a-generation player," while Joe Root reflected on their long-standing friendship and the void Stokes' absence will leave in the dressing room.
By TOI SPORTS DESK
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