# Curran seeks opportunity to fill Stokes' Test spot

England all-rounder Sam Curran has expressed his desire to replace Ben Stokes in the Test cricket team. Stokes is currently unavailable due to injury or personal reasons. Curran's ambition highlights the competition for places in the England squad.

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- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/cddlq15d27no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:36:05 GMT