Sam Billings wants to become England’s next white-ball captain

Sam Billings, who has not played for England since 2022, but he wants to become England’s next white-ball captain. Sam Billings had led Oval Invincibles to win The Hundred in the past two seasons and won the ILT20 in the UAE with Dubai Capitals in February.

“I’d be honoured, you would obviously jump at an opportunity like that. I feel like I can add value,” Sam Billings told BBC Sport.

“I’ve not had a conversation with anyone, but from a leadership point of view I’ve loved the time over the past few years where I’ve had some really good success.”

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Billings has played three Tests, 28 one-day internationals and 37 T20s for England.

“The talent in domestic cricket in this country is always there, certainly in white-ball cricket,” said Billings.

“You don’t have to reinvent the wheel. It will just be a tweak here or there, picking a really nice, balanced side.

“It should provide great opportunity for all of us in England. If you’re going to stick your hand up and perform well, there are opportunities up for grabs, or there should be, in those formats. As a player, I’m looking at that thinking ‘why not, let’s try to get back in that side’.”

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Ben Stokes is tipped as England’s next captain in the ODIs with Harry Brook leading the T20Is.

“I can’t speak highly enough of Ben Stokes,” added Billings. “There’s no better man in terms of captaincy and as an all-round cricketer.

“But his priority is the Ashes and the five-Test series against India.”

“He is probably in the position where he can answer where his body can take him. Harry Brook is another one who fits similar criteria. You’ve got to balance it out. Playing all formats for England has never been tougher.”

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