captain

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Harry Kane's opening goal from the penalty spot came after Noni Madueke was fouled following a Rice cross - and the England captain headed home his second from a Rice corner.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

But with the exiled skipper at the crease 275 miles away, stand-in captain Root began a typically masterful unbeaten 75 to take England's rearguard into the final day.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

There is, of course, captain Nat Sciver-Brunt to, hopefully, return from a calf injury.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

Tougher tests will come, first with the Windies and the White Ferns before any semi-final, but England showed they can cope without their captain for now.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

“You there!” the captain shouted at two of the crew.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr