| It is likely to deprive the side of a key player and thrust a fresh burden on Andrew Flintoff, who is next in line to take over the captaincy. |
| Actually, there is nothing to suggest that Sourav is finding the cares of captaincy a strain and a drain on his role as a player. |
| Beneath his pleasant exterior, there is a hard edge to his personality and a ruthless side to his captaincy. |
| Marshall just edges out Richie McCaw who needs a few more years' experience before elevation to captaincy. |
| Having the honor of captaincy for the first time in 45 years will be a powerful motivation. |
| The center-forward has been nominated to take over the captaincy in the injured skipper's absence. |
