Michael Atherton urges caution as England consider Ben Stokes as white-ball captain

Rob Key says "it would be stupid" not to consider the Test skipper to lead in limited-overs cricket. But Atherton says the decision could undo plans to beat India and reclaim the Ashes in Australia

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