captaincy
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Root has sparkled since relinquishing the captaincy, averaging over 54 since June 2022 compared to an average of 46.44 in the five years prior and scoring 16 of his 41 Test centuries.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
That criticism was arguably often unfair but the long-serving right-back departed this summer, vacating the captaincy and leaving a void to fill.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Brook was overlooked for the captaincy on that occasion, with the job instead being handed to former skipper Root.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
Harry Brook would accept the England Test captaincy and believes it is possible to lead the country in all three formats.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
His eyes, not clouded with drink but clear of purpose, were fixed on the captaincy of this reeling ship.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
Over the past 12 months he has taken on the Leinster and Ireland captaincies and is thought to be in direct competition with England skipper Maro Itoje for the Lions role.
From BBC ● May 5, 2025
Antetokounmpo improved to 1-2 in his All-Star captaincies, and became the first captain to hoist a new trophy presented to the winners of the All-Star Game.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 19, 2023
These calls to supplement teams can define captaincies and Ryder Cup careers.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 21, 2020
LeBron James now has the record for most All-Star captaincies: Two.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 15, 2019
Each of these was divided into 4 Naucrariæ, under 48 captaincies.
From The Fundamental Principles of Old and New World Civilizations by Zelia Nuttall
