Ben Stokes
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Benjamin Andrew Stokes is an English former international cricketer who captained the England Test team from 2022 to 2026. Stokes played for England in all three formats and is regarded as one of Engl
Stokes in 2025
Stokes practising before England's ODI against Ireland in 2013
Ben Stokes signing an autograph for a fan, after the World cup victory
Stokes raising his bat after winning the third Test against Australia
Joe Root
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Joseph Edward Root is an English international cricketer who plays for England in Tests and ODIs. He is the current captain of the Test team, reappointed in 2026 having previous held the role from 201
Ben Stokes
…for Jesse Ryder, who was ruled out due to an injury. On 13 February 2017, Stokes was appointed vice-captain of England's test team, deputising under Joe Root, who was made captain the same day. On 6 May 2022, Stokes marked his return to Durham with a record-breaking 161 from 88 balls on day two of the County…
Root in 2024
Root in 2013
Root in training in Australia