skipper

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On the day Harry Brook replaced his fellow Yorkshireman at the top of the Test batting rankings, it is not the vice-captain England have asked to step in as interim captain, but the former skipper.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Sullivan had expressed very clear views on the future of West Ham's most sought-after players, Mateus Fernandes and skipper Jarrod Bowen.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

At Hamilton Sheriff Court last week, the 38-year-old pled guilty to failing to provide adequate food, rest or training to five workers from Ghana while he was skipper of the Sea Lady vessel in 2017.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

All of the skipper, coach Brendon McCullum and director of cricket Rob Key remained in their posts despite the heavy loss down under.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The skipper pulled his chronometer out from beneath his shirt.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong