Resolution criteria

• This market will resolve to the first player officially appointed by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) as the next permanent, full-time captain of the England Men's Test cricket team, succeeding Ben Stokes.

• Interim / Stand-in Captains: If a player captains a Test match or series in a temporary, caretaker, or interim capacity (for instance, due to a suspension, injury, or transitional period), this will not trigger a YES resolution for that player unless the ECB officially designates them as the permanent captain.

• The official announcement published on the ECB Official Website or reported by major sports news outlets (such as ESPNcricinfo or BBC Sport) will serve as the source of truth.

Background

• Ben Stokes has served as England's Test captain since succeeding Joe Root in May 2022.

• In June 2026, Stokes' future as captain was thrown into doubt following an ECB and Cricket Regulator investigation into an off-field nightclub incident in London, with reports indicating he may step down or retire from Test cricket.

• Potential candidates to succeed Stokes include Harry Brook (who was named vice-captain for the Ashes and serves as the white-ball captain), Ollie Pope (the former vice-captain who has stood in as Test captain previously), former skipper Joe Root, and young star Jacob Bethell.

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