skipper

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Joe Root holds the record for most Tests as England skipper, with 64.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Stokes' batting average as captain is worse than when he was in the ranks - 32 as skipper compared to almost 36 when not.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Right now, the England attack needs bowlers to fulfill three roles, in addition to skipper Stokes.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Cormac Izuchukwu's try got Ulster back within touching distance, but skipper Billy Vunipola and Alex Becognee gave the French side a 26-12 lead at the break.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The skipper pulled his chronometer out from beneath his shirt.

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