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England Cricket Team Dynamics

Updated 2026-06-16 13:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

Joe Root, the new England cricket captain, is taking a game-by-game approach to his role and has expressed envy for Ben Stokes' partnership with Brendon McCullum.

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Root to captain game-by-game but is 'envious' of Stokes-McCullum dynamic

Joe Root says he is taking the England captaincy on a "game-by-game basis" but admits he has been "slightly envious" of Ben Stokes for getting to work alongside Brendon McCullum.

2026-06-16 13:18 UTC