Bayliss has the last laugh as ‘positive’ Stokes named England captain

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Trevor Bayliss was laughed at when he first suggested wild child Ben Stokes as a potential England captain. Now England have embraced the dynamic all-rounder as their new leader, writes Malcolm Conn | cricket

Trevor Bayliss was laughed at when he first suggested wild child Ben Stokes as a potential England captain.Trevor Bayliss and Ben Stokes during their time together in the England set-up in 2019.England coach for four years until after the 2019 Ashes, Bayliss has wholeheartedly endorsed the move, saying Stokes’ positive attitude should make a significant impact with their struggling Test team.

“He’s one of those captains who will not only lead by example, which he does already, he’ll do it with a very positive outlook. More recently it has been a tough two years for Stokes. His father died during December 2020 and Stokes stepped away from cricket for a mental health break midway through the next England summer.

 

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