skipper

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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

All-rounder Stokes has played 131 of his 216 Test innings at number six, including almost all of his four years as skipper.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

England's style of play under McCullum and skipper Stokes has come in for attention since they took charge of the Test team in 2022.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Ibsen was 21 points ahead going into the final day of the season but ended up winning by 38 points thanks to a 14-point haul from his captain, and Manchester United's skipper, Bruno Fernandes.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

The skipper pulled his chronometer out from beneath his shirt.

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