Ben Stokes appointed as England's full-time Test captain
India Today
Ben Stokes has been named England's full-time Test captain. Stokes' appointment comes after Joe Root stepped down from the position following England's Test series loss to West Indies in April.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Thursday appointed star all-rounder Ben Stokes as the captain of England's Test team. Stokes's first assignment as the Test captain would be a two-match home series against New Zealand in June.
Rob Key made the announcement in his first media conference since being appointed managing director of men's cricket by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
Former England batsman Key held talks with Stokes this week. Notably, Joe Root stepped down earlier this month after England won just one of their previous 17 Tests, a run which included a 4-0 Ashes thrashing in Australia and a 1-0 series defeat in West Indies.
Congratulations to our new Men's Test captain, @benstokes38!
Stokes, who was Root's deputy, took an indefinite break from cricket last year to focus on his mental health while also recovering from a second operation on a broken finger before he returned to the squad for the Ashes series.
In his column for the Daily Mirror earlier this week, Stokes said it was only natural his name would be discussed for the Test captain's role.
