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Stokes could return as captain for third Test against NZ
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Stokes could return as captain for third Test against NZ

BBC News · Jun 18, 2026, 7:33 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

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Ben Stokes could return as England captain as early as next week for the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.

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