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Rew, 18, to captain England Lions in West Indies

Rew, 18, to captain England Lions in West Indies
BBC Sport Friday 16 October 2026, 10:33 UTC 1 min read
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The elevation of teenager Thomas Rew to Lions captain is a further sign of the high regard he is held in by the England hierarchy and follows him being given his first senior call-up and central contract.

The elevation of teenager Thomas Rew to Lions captain is a further sign of the high regard he is held in by the England hierarchy and follows him being given his first senior call-up and central contract.
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