skipper

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The skipper in the dock was his son, Tom Jr.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Stokes' batting average as captain is worse than when he was in the ranks - 32 as skipper compared to almost 36 when not.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

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 style of play under McCullum and skipper Stokes has come in for attention since they took charge of the Test team in 2022.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

The Susan Marie rocked a full five minutes and while gradually she settled once again the body of her skipper settled, too, into his salmon net.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson