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McCullum on Stokes After Nightclub Incident: “I Worry for Him”
- On Monday, England dropped captain Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson from the second Test squad against New Zealand at The Oval. Stand-in captain Joe Root will lead the team during the match beginning Wednesday.
- Following England's victory in the first Test at Lord's, the players were under investigation for breaching team protocols after a night out at a Chelsea nightclub involving an alleged altercation with a rugby player from Saracens.
- England coach Brendon McCullum expressed 'worry and concern' regarding the incident, admitting his initial reaction was 'bewilderment and anger' while emphasizing the need to support players who failed to uphold team standards.
- With Stokes and Atkinson unavailable, England confirmed debuts for Jordan Cox and Sonny Baker for the second Test. Jofra Archer and Matt Fisher also join the squad, replacing the injured Ollie Robinson.
- The England and Wales Cricket Board and the Cricket Regulator continue investigating the curfew breach, leaving Stokes' long-term captaincy future unclear. This latest incident adds scrutiny to team culture following reports of a previously imposed midnight curfew.
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‘Bewildered, angry, gutted, then worried’: McCullum on Ben Stokes, Atkinson after nightclub incident
Stokes and Atkinson breached the team's midnight curfew and were reportedly present when an England security staff member was involved in an incident with a Saracens rugby player.
·India
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"Can't Make Every Decision For People": Brendon McCullum's First Public Reaction To Ben Stokes' Nightclub Row
England coach Brendon McCullum said his initial reaction of bewilderment and anger at Ben Stokes breaching team protocols has given way to "worry and concern" following the nightclub incident that has left his captain's test future in the balance.
·New Delhi, India
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