Ben Stokes: New England Test captain’s career in pictures

The Durham all-rounder has replaced Joe Root as England captain

Thursday 28 April 2022 11:03 BST

Ben Stokes celebrates his remarkable Ashes century at Headingley (PA Archive)

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England have appointed all-rounder Ben Stokes as their new Test captain.

The 30-year-old takes over from Joe Root, who stepped down from the role earlier this month.

Here, we take a look at Stokes’ career so far in pictures.