Stokes would love to coach England in future
Ben Stokes says he would love to become England head coach in the future, as he expresses concerns about the toll captaincy could take on Joe Root.
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"I'm doing my level three coaching now while I'm still playing, because I want, when the day comes that I'm not playing any more, I'd love to be able to have all that stuff signed off and done."
— Ben Stokes , Athlete
"I wish him [Root] nothing but success. I hope he goes on and achieves amazing things in his role as captain."
— Ben Stokes , Athlete
Key People
Ben Stokes is the captain of the England Test cricket team.
Harry Brook is an English cricketer recognized for his batting prowess.
Joe Root is an English cricketer and the former captain of the England Test team.
Jos Buttler is the leading T20 run-scorer for England and regarded as one of the greatest white-ball batters.
Former New Zealand captain and current leading candidate for England Test coach.
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Ben Stokes says he would love to become England head coach in the future, as he expresses concerns about the toll captaincy could take on Joe Root.
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