captain

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Prior to the Test, stand-in Australia captain Steve Smith described the pitch as "furry and green" and said "batters would have to be on their game".

From BBC

A host of former greats have been critical of the Melbourne pitch with former England captain Michael Vaughan on Saturday calling it "a joke".

From Barron's

Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi, the African player of the year, was again an unused substitute as he continues his recovery from an ankle injury suffered playing for Paris Saint-Germain at the start of November.

From Barron's

The captain told passengers he was owed five months' salary, and said "this plane isn't leaving until they pay us what they owe us," according to a video cited by local media.

From Barron's

At least 25% of the money raised will be donated to former England rugby captain Lewis Moody and his family, or his chosen charity, after he announced his MND diagnosis in October.

From BBC