Ben Stokes has been named England Test captain, taking over from Joe Root.
All-rounder Stokes has scored 5,061 runs and taken 174 wickets in 79 Tests and had been vice-captain across two spells since 2017.
Root stepped down after five years in charge earlier this month, having led England in a record 64 Tests.
“I am honoured to be given the chance to lead the England Test team,” said Stokes.
He goes on to say that this is a real privilege, and that he is excited about getting started this summer.
Stokes’ first Test as permanent England captain will be against world champions New Zealand at Lord’s on 2 June.
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