Ben Stokes in frame for England ODI captaincy and Harry Brook for T20 role

England set for white-ball reset after Buttler resignation
Key says it would be ‘stupid’ not to consider Stokes

Rob Key could offer Ben Stokes the chance to take on the captaincy of England’s one-day team – and potentially put Harry Brook in charge of the T20 side – after admitting it would be “stupid” not to consider his Test talisman for an expanded role.

Speaking at Lord’s on Thursday, less than a week after England completed their winless Champions Trophy campaign, the director of men’s cricket held his hands up to “a lot of errors”. There was also an admission his players lacked the competitiveness that Stokes brings.

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