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LONDON: Ben Stokes has backed Joe Root to continue his run-scoring spree with the bat, offering his England team mate “nothing but love, respect and support” after his decision to quit Test captaincy. Root stepped down last week, saying the job had taken a heavy toll on him recently, after dispiriting tours of Australia and the Caribbean capped a string …

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