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McCullum 'anticipates' Stokes return as England captain

McCullum 'anticipates' Stokes return as England captain
Sky Sports Football Sunday 21 June 2026, 12:39 UTC 1 min read
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Head coach Brendon McCullum confirms Ben Stokes is set to return as England captain for the third Test against New Zealand.

Head coach Brendon McCullum confirms Ben Stokes is set to return as England captain for the third Test against New Zealand. [Image text:] 100 n2 BROTEAO abor 2t104 skysports cricket
McCullum (PERSON) Stokes (PERSON) England (LOCATION) Brendon McCullum (PERSON) Ben Stokes (PERSON) New Zealand (LOCATION)
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