Ben Stokes has thrown his full support behind Harry Brook as his preferred successor to lead England's Test team following his retirement from international cricket. Brook, who currently captains England in ODIs and T20Is, has served as Stokes' vice-captain in the Test setup and is widely regarded as the frontrunner to take over the role permanently.

Ben Stokes, the England captain, has announced his retirement from international cricket. Who should replace him?

Brook was previously involved in a late night altercation with a bouncer the night before an ODI in Wellington last November.

Ben Stokes backed Harry Brook to succeed him as England's Test captain after bowing out of international cricket, saying the gifted batsman had his "100 percent support".

NOTTINGHAM, England, June 29 - Ben Stokes has thrown his backing behind Harry Brook to succeed him as England test captain.Brook, England's white-ball skipper, was Stokes’s…

Ben Stokes has expressed full confidence in Harry Brook as his potential successor, offering unwavering support despite Brook being overlooked during Stokes' recent absence.

Brook was previously involved in an altercation with a bouncer the night before an ODI in Wellington last year

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Ben Stokes says vice-captain Harry Brook has his "100 per cent" support to lead England's Test side, but coach Brendon McCullum is less effusive.

Ben Stokes appears isolated in wanting Harry Brook to replace him as England Test cricket captain, while there are widespread calls for the team’s other key leaders to walk the…

Ben Stokes has thrown his full support behind Harry Brook as his preferred successor to lead England's Test team following his retirement from international cricket. Brook, who…

Stokes has backed Harry Brook to succeed him but the vice-captain is not without his flaws

The 27-year-old backed the ECB's decision not to hand him the captaincy when Ben Stokes was omitted at the Oval earlier this month

England’s search for Ben Stokes’ successor has begun and Harry Brook has thrown his hat into the ring

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Harry Brook said Tuesday it would be a "great honour" to succeed Ben Stokes as England's Test captain even if that meant he was responsible for leading the side in all three…