ECB's surprise Joe Root captaincy move explained: What it means for Ben Stokes' future

Joe Root's surprise appointment as England captain, rather than Harry Brook, may signal that the ECB is not ready to move on ...

Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson dropped by England for Oval Test, Joe Root named interim captain

Pair excluded while investigation continues into 'breach of protocols', with Jofra Archer and Jordan Cox selected in squad ...

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Joe Root can become Test cricket’s top runscorer – and his record would never be beaten

He stood, a little self-consciously, as the Old Trafford crowd rose to him, before eventually giving a thumbs-up to his captain and lifting a hand in acknowledgment of the warm and prolonged ovation.
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Rob Key explains why Joe Root was preferred over Harry Brook for England’s Test captaincy

England’s preparations for the second Test against New Zealand have been dominated by discussions surrounding the team’s ...

Ben Stokes dropped, Joe Root returns as Test captain after nightclub row rocks England cricket

Stokes has been left out of the squad along with fast bowler Gus Atkinson after the pair breached the team's midnight curfew ...

Joe Root uprooted from No. 1 spot in Test ranking; Shubman Gill climbs two places after century against Afghanistan

Brook reclaimed the top position after scoring a half-century in the first innings of England's 115-run win over New Zealand ...