Ben Stokes has expressed surprise over Harry Brook's omission as England Test captain and shared his aspiration to coach the national team in the future.
Decision explained
Rob Key on Brook's captaincy exclusion
Rob Key, England's managing director of men's cricket, said it was "too soon" for Brook to take on the captaincy.
This comes after Root captained the second Test against New Zealand ahead of his fellow Yorkshireman when Stokes was stood down for disciplinary reasons.
The decision has drawn questions from Stokes, who had backed Brook for the permanent Test role after his retirement.
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NOTTINGHAM, England, June 29 - Ben Stokes has thrown his backing behind Harry Brook to succeed him as England test captain.Brook,…
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Brook was previously involved in a late night altercation with a bouncer the night before an ODI in Wellington last November.
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