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Ben Stokes dropped with Joe Root named England captain
Joe Root returns as interim captain after Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were left out while the ECB investigates a breach of team protocols.
- The England and Wales Cricket Board is investigating England Test captain Ben Stokes and fast-bowler Gus Atkinson over an incident at the Rex Room in Chelsea, where they allegedly "breached the team protocols" after England's 115-run win over New Zealand at Lord's.
- During the early hours of Monday, Stokes and Atkinson were involved in an argument with Saracens Rugby player Totoa Auvaa, during which Auvaa reportedly threw a punch that struck a security officer requiring stitches.
- Facing potential disciplinary action, Stokes is considering retiring from his 15-year international career, and both players face likely suspension for the remainder of the series against New Zealand.
- The Cricket Regulator has been informed as officials delay the squad announcement for the second Test at the Oval to hear from Stokes regarding his future.
- Previous tours saw England cricketers face intense scrutiny over drinking culture, including nightclub altercations involving white ball captain Harry Brook and opener Ben Duckett during the Ashes.
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WA todayBen Stokes dropped after nightclub incident as Joe Root named captain
Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have been dropped by England for their second test against New Zealand while investigations continue into an incident at a nightclub.
·North Sydney, Australia
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DEVELOPING | Ben Stokes dropped after nightclub fight
England captain Ben Stokes and team-mate Gus Atkinson have been dropped from the squad for next week’s second Test against New Zealand at the Oval, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced on Wednesday. The pair are currently facing an ECB probe for breaking the team’s midnight curfew following England’s win in the first Test at Lord’s. Joe Root will step in as interim captain in Stokes’s absence. “The England & Wales Cricket Board can conf…
·Johannesburg, South Africa
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