Nottingham, June 29 -- Ben Stokes threw his full support behind Harry Brook as England's next Test captain, describing the vice-captain as the natural successor following his retirement from international cricket.

Stokes said Brook's appointment as deputy reflected the leadership qualities the team already sees in him and argued there was no reason he should not step up.

He also praised Brook as one of England's senior players and a "phenomenally talented" batter capable of leading the side.

"If I was asked who I think should do it, I would be throwing my 100 per cent support behind Harry Brook. There's a reason why he was asked to be vice-captain of this team," Stokes said as per Sky Sports.

"You're asked to be vice-captain of a team...