Ben Stokes has been put on standby to lead England's Test team for the first time after skipper Joe Root confirmed he would be at the birth of his child even if it meant missing a match.
Root is expecting his second child in 'early July' which he hopes will not clash with the confirmed start date of July 8 for the first Test against the West Indies at the Ageas Bowl.
But if there are any complications over Root stepping in and out and then back into the bio-secure bubble being created at the ground, then vice-captain Stokes will walk out for the toss and complete his return to the top of the game by taking temporary charge. “I think if Ben was captain he would be fantastic,” said Root. “One of his great qualities as vice-captain and as a
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