Chester-le-Street (United Kingdom): Ben Stokes He says he wants to lead a team of “selfless” cricketers as he plots England’s revival after being named as the new Test captain.
The 30-year-old all-rounder was appointed to the role last week Joe Root It stood down after five years of rule, which resulted in a string of painful defeats.
Stokes, who was the vice-captain of close friend Root, won just one of his last 17 Test matches with England and placed the team at the bottom. world test championship Table.
Stokes’ first match in charge is against World Test champions New Zealand, the land of his birth, at the start of the three-Test series at Lord’s on 2 June.
He admits it would be difficult to turn England’s fortunes around.
“It’s been a challenge, especially after the last few years,” the Durham Star told Sky Sports at the Northeast County’s Riverside headquarters on Tuesday.
“There’s a lot that needs to change, not just on the field, and those discussions will be done.”
Stokes is an aggressive, all-action fast-bowling all-rounder who is renowned for his fierce commitment to the team and wants to mold a side to his image.
“I want there to be such selfless cricketers who decide based on what they can do to win a game in that time,” he said.
“You are always judged on winning games, and the decisions I make are based on the best thing to do to give us that chance.
“I want to have 10 other people with me who are in the same mindset.”
Stokes, for all his on-field success, knows turbulent times in his career as well.
He was arrested in September 2017 following a late night incident in Bristol and then missed a tour of Australia before being cleared of the controversy.
“I have faced a lot of things since becoming a professional cricketer, and I think the experiences I have gained in this new role are positive,” Stokes told the BBC in a separate interview.
“I’ve gone through a lot of stuff and a lot of evil and I feel like I can relate to both sides of what this sporting life can throw at you.”
There are fears that Stokes – who took a break from cricket last year to “prioritize” his mental health – will put a burden on a player already shouldering a lot of workload before being named captain.
and some observers have pointed to the failed regime of Ian Botham And Andrew Flintoff As evidenced by the dangers of appointing a star all-rounder as England’s captain.
However, Stokes said: “I’ve faced comparisons to Andrew Flintoff and Sir Ian Botham since I was 18 or 19. And I’ve always said I’m not trying to be either of them Yes, I am just Ben Stokes.”
The 30-year-old all-rounder was appointed to the role last week Joe Root It stood down after five years of rule, which resulted in a string of painful defeats.
Stokes, who was the vice-captain of close friend Root, won just one of his last 17 Test matches with England and placed the team at the bottom. world test championship Table.
Stokes’ first match in charge is against World Test champions New Zealand, the land of his birth, at the start of the three-Test series at Lord’s on 2 June.
He admits it would be difficult to turn England’s fortunes around.
“It’s been a challenge, especially after the last few years,” the Durham Star told Sky Sports at the Northeast County’s Riverside headquarters on Tuesday.
“There’s a lot that needs to change, not just on the field, and those discussions will be done.”
Stokes is an aggressive, all-action fast-bowling all-rounder who is renowned for his fierce commitment to the team and wants to mold a side to his image.
“I want there to be such selfless cricketers who decide based on what they can do to win a game in that time,” he said.
“You are always judged on winning games, and the decisions I make are based on the best thing to do to give us that chance.
“I want to have 10 other people with me who are in the same mindset.”
Stokes, for all his on-field success, knows turbulent times in his career as well.
He was arrested in September 2017 following a late night incident in Bristol and then missed a tour of Australia before being cleared of the controversy.
“I have faced a lot of things since becoming a professional cricketer, and I think the experiences I have gained in this new role are positive,” Stokes told the BBC in a separate interview.
“I’ve gone through a lot of stuff and a lot of evil and I feel like I can relate to both sides of what this sporting life can throw at you.”
There are fears that Stokes – who took a break from cricket last year to “prioritize” his mental health – will put a burden on a player already shouldering a lot of workload before being named captain.
and some observers have pointed to the failed regime of Ian Botham And Andrew Flintoff As evidenced by the dangers of appointing a star all-rounder as England’s captain.
However, Stokes said: “I’ve faced comparisons to Andrew Flintoff and Sir Ian Botham since I was 18 or 19. And I’ve always said I’m not trying to be either of them Yes, I am just Ben Stokes.”