captain

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His win percentage as captain – 54.76% - is the best of any England men's captain in the past 45 years.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

While there has been a simple switch in the batting order – Crawley replaced by Emilio Gay – there are as many as eight frontline bowling options in the 15-man squad, including captain Ben Stokes.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The promotion from captain to rear admiral is one of the most competitive in the Navy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The Tagor was detained on Sunday morning in international waters with the help of Britain and other partners, after its Russian captain refused to comply with orders, prosecutors said.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

“Mahoney, you’re captain, Team B. First pick A,” Binkley shouts.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko