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Stokes to return as captain for third Test, coach McCullum says

Stokes to return as captain for third Test, coach McCullum says
BBC News Sunday 21 June 2026, 12:50 UTC 1 min read
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England head coach Brendon McCullum says he is ready to work with returning captain Ben Stokes for the deciding Test against New Zealand.

England head coach Brendon McCullum says he is ready to work with returning captain Ben Stokes for the deciding Test against New Zealand.
Stokes (PERSON) McCullum (PERSON) England (LOCATION) Brendon McCullum (PERSON) Ben Stokes (PERSON) New Zealand (LOCATION)
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