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Tag Archives: Strauss

Wood reveals when he plans to make his international comeback

Posted on March 22, 2017 by bimalmirwani

Wood last represented England in September 2016

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England pace bowler Mark Wood has already undergone three ankle surgeries, the last of which occurred in October last year, but that is not stopping him from giving up on his international career.

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Stokes not to be made captain in Root’s absence?

Posted on February 16, 2017 by bimalmirwani

“Just as when Joe was made vice-captain, that doesn’t necessarily mean Ben is going to be a shoo-in to be England captain”

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England’s director of cricket Andrew Strauss has revealed that vice-captain Ben Stokes is not necessarily “going to be a shoo-in” should newly appointed Test captain Joe Root be unavailable for a match. Continue reading →

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Stokes: ‘We need people to fall in love with’ the national team

Posted on February 15, 2017 by bimalmirwani

“We want to perform in a manner that makes people want to come and watch us”

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Newly appointed England vice-captain Ben Stokes has revealed that he plans to win back the hearts of the fans in order to help them “fall in love with” the national team once again.

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Root confirmed as England’s Test captain

Posted on February 13, 2017 by bimalmirwani

“I feel privileged, humbled and very excited”

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Joe Root has been bestowed with the honour of being named England’s new Test captain.

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Broad confident Strauss will make right decision

Posted on February 11, 2017 by bimalmirwani

“I’m sure he will consider all options and make a very sensible and good decision”

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England pace bowler Stuart Broad has backed director of cricket Andrew Strauss to choose the right candidate to replace Alastair Cook as Test captain.

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England trio meet with ECB about Test captaincy

Posted on February 10, 2017 by bimalmirwani

Root is highly likely to become England’s next Test captain

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Joe Root,  Stuart Broad and Ben Stokes met with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Thursday about filling the role as Test captain.

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Strauss knew Cook was on the verge of resigning as Test captain in January

Posted on February 7, 2017 by bimalmirwani

“He had some questions in the back of his mind as to how much he had left in the tank”

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England director of cricket Andrew Strauss has revealed that he had a strong feeling Alastair Cook would step down as Test captain after meeting him last month.

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Cook resigns as England Test captain

Posted on February 6, 2017 by bimalmirwani

“Stepping down has been an incredibly hard decision but I know this is the correct decision for me”

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After months of speculation, Alastair Cook has stepped down as England Test captain.

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