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[Neon Cricket]

Can't imagine it'll be anyone but Root in the end, however Strauss is clearly exploring his options!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/38929267

[WalkingWicket37]

What, no interview for Chris Woakes?

I'd love to see Benji given the vice-captains role

[Tailendfielder]

Whats everyone's issue with Woakes?

[six and out]

Think it is more just Strauss covering his bases with the media and canvasing/checking with senior players.

And most importantly it allows him to decide the best appointment for VC by interviewing Stokes and Broad.

[northernboy1987]

Surely it's going to be Root (c) and Stokes (vc) and all this is just posturing for the media's sake?

[Seniorplayer]

Strauss probably knows who he wants but by interviewing everyone who's expressed an interest or been part of the Captainacy setup hes doing his job properly he's  also seen to be doing correctly.

[Seniorplayer]

Whats everyone's issue with Woakes?

England need a Captain who's place in the team is rock solid.

[Tailendfielder]

England need a Captain who's place in the team is rock solid.

Im not suggesting he should be captain for one minute....... just seems to be disliked

[edge]

just seems to be disliked

Only by dear Seniorplayer, who has an entire beehive in his bonnet when it comes to Woakes

[Seniorplayer]

Only by dear Seniorplayer, who has an entire beehive in his bonnet when it comes to Woakes

No beehive or dislike just a case of you need guys who can consistently  do there job  at home and away from The UK

[petehosk]

.......most importantly it allows him to decide the best appointment for VC by interviewing Stokes and Broad.

This too! He needs to confirm who will be VC and make it look as though the correct process has been followed.
I suspect that Stokes will be VC and Broad will be seen as the bowling leader of the pack! And the VC if Stokes is injured!

[iand123]

Thought i heard Strauss say that as part of the "process" he would speak to the senior players in the team to get their opinion

[northernboy1987]

Thought i heard Strauss say that as part of the "process" he would speak to the senior players in the team to get their opinion

You're right he did say that actually, perhaps that's why Broad is in the meeting? To be the voice of the senior players?

[wasted_talent]

Out of interest, has Stokes had any experience skippering at any level in the professional game?

[northernboy1987]

Out of interest, has Stokes had any experience skippering at any level in the professional game?

Just VC in some England white ball games I think.