Retiring Ben Stokes backs Harry Brook as England's next Test captain
- Ben Stokes has thrown his backing behind Harry Brook to succeed him as England Test captain.
- Stokes announced his retirement this week during a 160-run loss to New Zealand in the third and deciding Test at Trent Bridge.
- Brook, England's white-ball skipper, was Stokes's vice-captain in the Test series which they lost 2-1, but was overlooked when Stokes was omitted from the team for the second Test for disciplinary reasons in favour of former captain Joe Root.
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- Ben Stokes has thrown his backing behind Harry Brook to succeed him as England Test captain.
- Stokes announced his retirement this week during a 160-run loss to New Zealand in the third and deciding Test at Trent Bridge.
- Brook, England's white-ball skipper, was Stokes's vice-captain in the Test series which they lost 2-1, but was overlooked when Stokes was omitted from the team for the second Test for disciplinary reasons in favour of former captain Joe Root.
Sources: ABC Australia