New Delhi, Online Desk. England team’s new Test captain Ben Stokes spoke openly about his future plans for the first time after assuming the captaincy and told how the team will be under his leadership and in which direction. He first indicated that the England team’s two most successful ballbad Stuart Broad and James Anderson would return. Meaning England team has to play a three -Test home series with New Zealand. In such a situation, this pair can be seen playing. The series will begin in Lord’s from June 2.
The selectors had preferred young faces in their place
Both these bowlers were not included on the West Indies tour and the selectors preferred young faces in their place. England suffered a defeat to the West Indies during the tour. After this, England captain Joe Root decided to give up the captaincy. After this incident, Rab became the managing director of the England team and convinced Stokes for the post of captaincy.
James Anderson is fit so he is available for selection
Talking to the media for the first time after becoming a captain. Stokes said that he wants to bring a winning culture once again in the team. He said I want to win the match for England. The best way to do this is to choose your best playing XI and in my opinion if Stuart Broad and James Anderson fit. They are available for selection.
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What stokes said on the role of vice-captain
Who will handle the responsibility of vice-captain for the team. To this, Stokes said that he would contribute significantly. In this decision but for this he immediately rejected the option of the route. He said on the plans of his upcoming team that “I want a selfless cricketer. Who decide on the basis of winning the game of cricket for England. After all, I want to win the most important thing. I want to be a part of a team whose mindset is real. And Who do not know how to retreat “
