# Following On - Does Ben Stokes Have A Future As Test Captain; Williamson's Retirement & Sensational Sussex!

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Podcast: [Following On: talkSPORT's cricket show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/following-on-talksport-s-cricket-show-808643)
Published: 2026-06-16T04:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/cricketweekpodcast/episodes/following-on-does-ben-stokes-have-a-future-as-test-captain-w
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Duration seconds: 3468

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Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to the second Test between England and New Zealand, which starts at the Kia Oval on Wednesday. They hear from the England Head Coach Brendon McCullum, and are joined on the show by the New Zealand batter Rachin Ravindra. Will Ben Stokes continue in his role as England Test captain when he returns to the fold after his suspension? Is Brendon McCullum pleased to see him back playing for Durham while he misses this Test Match? Does Sonny Baker have the potential to be as good as Dale Steyn with the Hampshire bowler set to make his Test debut this week? How did Rachin Ravindra react to Kane Williamson's international retirement? What did he learn off Kane during their time playing together for New Zealand? How excited is he for the next 12 months as a New Zealand Test Cricketer? Can Sussex go on to win the County Championship after a positive start to the season? Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQ X: @Cricket_TS @NeilManthorp @Harmy611 Hosts: Neil Manthorp and Steve Harmison Producer: Scott Taylor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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