England vs New Zealand: 'Joe Root says..', Ben Stokes makes a BIG statement ahead of 1st Test vs Black Caps
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In Ben Stokes, England have put in their faith to build a squad for future and alongwith new coach Brendon McCullum take team to greater heights. But will the transfer of powers from Root to Stokes be a smooth one?
Ahead of the first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's in London, home team captain Ben Stokes has made a big statement on former captain Joe Root. Stokes replaced Root last month when the squad for the New Zealand Tests was announced. Root had stepped down as Test captain after a series of losses in away series, including Ashes and defeats in India and West Indies.
In Stokes, England have put in their faith to build a squad for future and alongwith new coach Brendon McCullum take team to greater heights. But will the transfer of powers from Root to Stokes be a smooth one? Stokes says Root will always be his side.
"He (Root) says he is always going to be there, offering support and stuff like that, but he also said he doesn`t want to feel like he`s getting in the way," Stokes was quoted as saying on ESPNcricinfo.
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