ECB announce Ben Stokes as England’s new Test Captain, succeeds Joe Root: England Cricket Board (ECB) on Thursday introduced premier all-rounder Ben Stokes as the brand new skipper of England Men’s Test aspect. Ben will succeed Joe Root, who stepped down from the position earlier this month. Stokes has been named as England’s 81st check captain.
The growth was confirmed by ECB by way of varied tweets and posts on social media, congratulating the all-rounder for the brand new innings within the conventional format of cricket. “Congratulations to our new Men’s Test captain, @benstokes38!” wrote England Cricket in a tweet.
Rob Key, managing director of England Cricket, stated, he’s delighted that Ben Stokes has accepted the provide to steer England within the check cricket and the cricketer completely deserves the chance.
“He epitomises the mentality and approach we want to take this team forward into the next era of red-ball cricket. I am delighted that he has accepted, and he is ready for the added responsibility and the honour. He thoroughly deserves the opportunity,” stated Rob Key.
He additional added that he “has no hesitation in offering the role of Test captain to Ben.”
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CEO of the England and Wales Cricket Board, Tom Harrison additionally prolonged his needs for Ben Stokes on turning into the check skipper. He stated Ben will lead England check cricket to a brand new period with nice delight.
“He cares deeply and passionately about what it means to represent England and he will lead us into a new era with great pride. It’s an important summer for our Test side and Ben will I am sure relish the challenge before him and his team,” stated Tom Harrison in a launch issued by the ECB.
Meanwhile, Stokes stated he’s excited concerning the upcoming summer season and thanked former skipper Joe Root for his providers to England cricket.
“I’m honoured to be given the prospect to steer the England Test group. This is an actual privilege, and I’m enthusiastic about getting began this summer season.
“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,” stated Stokes.
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