skipper

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Joe Root holds the record for most Tests as England skipper, with 64.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

At Hamilton Sheriff Court last week, the 38-year-old pled guilty to failing to provide adequate food, rest or training to five workers from Ghana while he was skipper of the Sea Lady vessel in 2017.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

All of the skipper, coach Brendon McCullum and director of cricket Rob Key remained in their posts despite the heavy loss down under.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 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

The skipper pulled his chronometer out from beneath his shirt.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong