skipper

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All-rounder Stokes has played 131 of his 216 Test innings at number six, including almost all of his four years as skipper.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

England's standards in the field slipped again when they were under pressure, but stand-in skipper Charlie Dean led an encouraging fightback by removing both set batters in the 14th over.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Newly hired manager Kurt Suzuki is the franchise’s seventh skipper in nine seasons—and the Angels only gave him a one-year deal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Both openers were caught behind as Rosemary Mair and Bree Illing found plenty of movement through the air, before former skipper Heather Knight dropped anchor with 28 until she also nicked to the keeper.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

"Anytime," the skipper called back, and I could make out his sly smile as he deftly coiled the rope.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos