'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…
Stokes out of England squad, Root named captain ○
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Ben Stokes will miss England’s second Test against New Zealand at The Oval following an incident in a London nightclub, with Joe Root stepping up as interim captain.
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