'In emergency, break glass' - England seek stability in Root ⊖
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BBC cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt explains why England turned to Joe Root to replace Ben Stokes as interim Test captain.
Stokes left out of England’s second Test against New Zealand after nightclub incident ⊕
Stokes weighing up future following late-night incident
Atkinson also left out with Root to captain team
Joe Root will captain England in next week’s second Test against New Zealand after Ben Stokes a…
Ben Stokes DROPPED as Joe Root is named interim England Test captain in his absence - after all-rounder and Gus Atkinson were suspended following nightclub incident with 125kg Saracens rugby star ⊖
RICHARD GIBSON: Ben Stokes has been omitted from England's second Test squad against New Zealand with Joe Root taking over as interim captain.
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