- Stokes will lead England against New Zealand at Lord’s
- ‘I’m excited about getting started this summer’
England have confirmed that allrounder Ben Stokes will take over from Joe Root as the men’s Test captain.
Root stood down from the role on Good Friday after five years following England’s 1-0 series defeat against West Indies, citing the toll and impact of leading the team. With England have recorded only one win in their last 17 Tests, the newly-installed managing director of men’s cricket, Rob Key, has wasted no time in turning to the most obvious candidate to succeed Root in Stokes.
